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Japan - Salt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 22, 2015

Why Does Japan Have to Import Salt?

Over the centuries and across the globe, salt has not only been consumed as a condiment, but also as part of sacred rituals. Its production was and has remained to be one of the key elements in worldwide social and economic development. At present, salt is available and relatively inexpensively sold in most countries and regions.

Unlike countries with salt-lakes as well as rock-salt deposits, Japan has virtually no land sources of salt. What's more, it cannot be produced in Japan by evaporating seawater in the sun, as the climate there is too humid and rainy for this production method. These inhospitable climate conditions eventually led to the unique Japanese tradition of boiling down salt concentrate for crystallization.

In X, however, the implementation of the Act on Special Measures Concerning Modernization of Salt Production in Japan brought this traditional boiling down manufacturing method to a screeching halt. The only technique permitted by the Salt Monopoly Corporation was the ion exchange membrane method, using raw salt imported from Mexico and Australia.

In X, the Government Salt Monopoly Law was abolished, and from April 2002, the liberalization of salt production oversight enabled companies to select, for themselves, raw salt suppliers. Nevertheless, many companies continued to use imported solar salt for sustainability reasons. The process of boiling seawater requires vast amounts of fuel, while salt manufactured by solar evaporation in salt pans only requires harnessing the natural energy of the wind and the sun.

Japan is a country steeped in deep-rooted traditions. In addition to using salt for seasoning, it is also an essential part of rituals. For instance, one of their purification rituals consists of sumo wrestlers scattering salt into the ring before a match. Another purification ritual involves placing a small dish of salt called teshio (hand salt) on the table while serving a meal.

Because of traditional rituals such as these on top of everyday needs, and the difficulty of self-production, Japan remains among the main importers of salt in the world.

In 2014, Mexico (X%), Australia (X%), India (X%) and China (X%) were the leading suppliers of salt and pure sodium chloride to Japan, together making up X% of Japan's imports in physical terms. And while the share of China increased significantly, the share of Mexico illustrated negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In 2014, the Republic of Korea and China were the main destinations of salt and pure sodium chloride with a combined share of X% of Japan's exports. However, the fastest growing country from 2007 to 2014 was the U.S. (+X% per year).

One of the traditional types of Japanese salt is Aguni no Shio. Chemical-free, Aguni no Shio is highly valued for its impeccable mineral balance. This salt is produced in Okinawa from the crystal clear waters there rich in minerals.

The abolition of the Government Salt Monopoly Law in X opened up new opportunities for salt producers. Still, while there are now many producers across Japan manufacturing natural and well-balanced salt, most Japanese companies continue to import raw salt for the ion exchange membrane method, considering it more energy efficient.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the salt market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 08931000 - Salt (including denatured salt but excluding salt suitable for human consumption) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents
  • Prodcom 10843000 - Salt suitable for human consumption

Country coverage:

  • Japan

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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