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View PricingJapan's Export of Insulating Fittings Plummets to $49M in 2023
Japan Insulating Fittings Exports
In 2023, the amount of insulating fittings for electrical purposes exported from Japan shrank significantly to 330 tons, waning by -40.6% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 875 tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, insulating fittings exports dropped remarkably to $49M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $136M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

COUNTRY | Export Value of Insulating Fittings in Japan (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
China | 9.8 | 7.1 | 5.7 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 13.1 | 11.9 | 15.4 | 23.3 | 19.0 | 12.3 |
United States | 6.9 | 9.9 | 16.1 | 20.1 | 30.4 | 32.4 | 36.0 | 46.1 | 45.5 | 40.2 | 12.2 |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 4.2 | 3.0 | 3.9 | 8.4 | 10.9 | 15.1 | 10.8 | 19.3 | 19.6 | 18.1 | 8.3 |
Singapore | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 6.7 | 9.8 | 4.4 |
South Korea | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 3.4 | 7.6 | 9.2 | 7.5 | 11.1 | 14.8 | 11.6 | 3.2 |
Ireland | N/A | 0.2 | N/A | 0.3 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Netherlands | 0.5 | 1.2 | 3.6 | 7.6 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 17.7 | 11.9 | 8.3 | 9.2 | 1.0 |
Israel | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 10.4 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
Others | 9.9 | 9.0 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 12.5 | 6.7 | 22.5 | 12.7 | 8.5 | 6.0 | 5.4 |
Total | 34.0 | 33.1 | 39.2 | 56.9 | 82.0 | 94.2 | 114 | 132 | 136 | 122 | 49.2 |
Exports by Country
Taiwan (Chinese) (74 tons), China (71 tons) and the United States (26 tons) were the main destinations of insulating fittings exports from Japan, together accounting for 52% of total exports. Singapore, South Korea, the Netherlands, Ireland and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +38.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for insulating fittings exported from Japan were China ($12M), the United States ($12M) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($8.3M), together comprising 67% of total exports. Singapore, South Korea, Ireland, the Netherlands and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.
Among the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of +44.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the insulating fittings price amounted to $149,188 per ton (FOB, Japan), dropping by -32.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $220,482 per ton in 2022, and then reduced markedly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($462,151 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($12,754 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 South Korea (+29.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the insulating fittings 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 27901280 - Insulating fittings for electrical purposes, of materials other than ceramics or plastics, electrical conduit tubing and joints therefor, of base metal lined with insulating material
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. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024