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Japan - Cement Clinker - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Sep 13, 2024

Rapid Decline in Japan's Cement Clinker Exports to $131M in 2023

Japan Cement Clinker Exports

In 2023, shipments abroad of cement clinker decreased by -26.9% to 2.7M tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6M tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cement clinker exports contracted remarkably to $131M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $202M in 2022, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.Japan Cement Clinker Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Cement Clinker in Japan (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Australia39.053.058.850.262.059.361.252.762.996.872.7
PhilippinesN/A2.69.521.824.517.216.017.310.935.527.4
Papua New Guinea6.06.64.04.93.42.63.12.74.15.36.7
Hong Kong15.117.014.710.46.35.85.97.210.711.76.4
New ZealandN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A1.26.05.6
New Caledonia4.23.64.54.24.42.83.03.01.02.74.1
Brunei Darussalam9.58.78.47.07.58.85.31.4N/AN/A2.8
Bangladesh1.31.76.517.99.24.49.66.01.3N/AN/A
Malaysia22.623.019.65.12.92.83.02.32.23.9N/A
ChinaN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A1.626.486.154.719.0N/A
Others37.130.934.049.730.729.117.016.229.320.85.7
Total135147160171151135150195178202131

Exports by Country

Australia (1.5M tons) was the main destination for cement clinker exports from Japan, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, cement clinker exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (611K tons), twofold. Hong Kong (132K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.9% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia stood at +3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+26.4% per year) and Hong Kong (-10.6% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($73M) remains the key foreign market for cement clinker exports from Japan, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Philippines ($27M), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 5.1% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia amounted to +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+29.8% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+1.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the cement clinker price amounted to $49 per ton (FOB, Japan), declining by -10.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured growth from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cement clinker export price increased by +44.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $55 per ton, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($71 per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($40 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cement clinker 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.

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  • Prodcom 23511100 - Cement clinker

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  • Japan

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  • 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. 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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