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Japan - Aluminum - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Japan - Aluminum - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Jan 31, 2025

Japan's Aluminum Imports Plummet to $5.1 Billion in 2024

Japan Aluminum Imports

In 2024, the amount of aluminum and alloys imported into Japan fell to 2M tons, waning by -6.1% against 2023. Overall, imports showed a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 2.9M tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminum imports contracted slightly to $5B (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $7B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.Japan Aluminum Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Aluminum in Japan (million USD)
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023
United Arab Emirates7316264966647596654949931,302892
Australia1,1149616528091,1929015931,0211,056797
Brazil452431261322199161212349362373
India15.930.147.491.6207196110304361364
New Zealand407386315388474380334387518362
China785683585724721550252292383341
Russia1,3069628821,2311,1937686821,2371,142332
Saudi Arabia224181193342243247175326446110
Others1,0639158761,0861,3409237301,3221,4321,485
Total6,0985,1764,3075,6596,3264,7913,5836,2307,0015,056

Imports by Country

the United Arab Emirates (351K tons), Australia (331K tons) and Brazil (161K tons) were the main suppliers of aluminum imports to Japan, together accounting for 40% of total imports. India, New Zealand, China, Russia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2014 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +39.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest aluminum suppliers to Japan were the United Arab Emirates ($892M), Australia ($797M) and Brazil ($373M), with a combined 41% share of total imports. India, New Zealand, China, Russia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

India, with a CAGR of +41.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports by Type

Aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) (1M tons) and unwrought aluminium alloys (973K tons) were the main products of aluminum imports to Japan.

From 2014 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for unwrought aluminium alloys (with a CAGR of -1.4%).

In value terms, aluminum and alloys with the largest imports in Japan were aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) ($2.6B) and unwrought aluminium alloys ($2.5B).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the aluminum price stood at $2,397 per ton (CIF, Japan), with a decrease of -15.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2014 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 41%. The import price peaked at $2,850 per ton in 2022, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($2,542 per ton) and New Zealand ($2,478 per ton), while the price for Nigeria ($2,211 per ton) and Brazil ($2,317 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the aluminum 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 24421130 - Unwrought non-alloy aluminium (excluding powders and flakes)
  • Prodcom 24421154 - Unwrought aluminium alloys (excluding aluminium powders and flakes)

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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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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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 THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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 Export

    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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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