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View PricingRapid 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.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Cement Clinker in Japan (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Australia | 39.0 | 53.0 | 58.8 | 50.2 | 62.0 | 59.3 | 61.2 | 52.7 | 62.9 | 96.8 | 72.7 |
| Philippines | N/A | 2.6 | 9.5 | 21.8 | 24.5 | 17.2 | 16.0 | 17.3 | 10.9 | 35.5 | 27.4 |
| Papua New Guinea | 6.0 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 5.3 | 6.7 |
| Hong Kong | 15.1 | 17.0 | 14.7 | 10.4 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 7.2 | 10.7 | 11.7 | 6.4 |
| New Zealand | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.2 | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| New Caledonia | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 4.1 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 9.5 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.8 | 5.3 | 1.4 | N/A | N/A | 2.8 |
| Bangladesh | 1.3 | 1.7 | 6.5 | 17.9 | 9.2 | 4.4 | 9.6 | 6.0 | 1.3 | N/A | N/A |
| Malaysia | 22.6 | 23.0 | 19.6 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 3.9 | N/A |
| China | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.6 | 26.4 | 86.1 | 54.7 | 19.0 | N/A |
| Others | 37.1 | 30.9 | 34.0 | 49.7 | 30.7 | 29.1 | 17.0 | 16.2 | 29.3 | 20.8 | 5.7 |
| Total | 135 | 147 | 160 | 171 | 151 | 135 | 150 | 195 | 178 | 202 | 131 |
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.
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.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 23511100 - Cement clinker
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
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- 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. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
