Japan - Crude Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingNippon Steel Contemplates Strategic Shift in US Steel Acquisition
Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel is considering a major overhaul in their approach to acquiring US Steel, reflecting a strategic pivot from its earlier plans. As GMK Center reports, this potential transition involves a novel proposal completely divergent from previous strategies.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi emphasized that Nippon Steel's bid is not a mere acquisition but a significant investment initiative aimed at fostering a win-win situation for both Japanese and American industries. This move, according to Hayashi, is intended to secure substantial investments and the production of high-quality products that are very much in demand in both the US and global markets.
Data from the IndexBox platform reveals that the global steel market is anticipated to grow steadily, further increasing the stakes of such strategic partnerships in ensuring competitive advantages. Moreover, recent political and regulatory stands have posed notable challenges, with US President Donald Trump previously highlighting that Nippon Steel's offer would resemble an investment rather than a majority stake purchase. Despite potential obstacles, insider sources confirm that Nippon is steadfast in its offer and is set to continue negotiations.
Analysts remain split on the prospects of the deal. Ryunosuke Shibata, an analyst with SBI Securities Co, notes the ambiguity surrounding the specifics of the investment, raising questions about whether a complete takeover or a significant partnership is in sight. Meanwhile, Nippon Steel has refrained from responding to Hayashi's comments or updates from the Trump administration.
Nippon Steel's initial announcement of the deal in late 2023 was met with both opportunities and setbacks, with regulatory hurdles intensifying the complexity of the transaction into 2024. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States had granted an extension for Nippon Steel to reconsider its approach to the acquisition, setting the new deadline for June 2024. As the deadline approaches, all eyes are on Nippon Steel to decode its next strategic move.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for raw steel and steel semi-finished products 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 24102110 - Flat semi-finished products (of non-alloy steel)
- Prodcom 24102121 - Ingots, other primary forms and long semi-finished products for seamless tubes (of non-alloy steel)
- Prodcom 24102122 - Other ingots, primary forms and long semi-finished products including blanks (of non-alloy steel)
- Prodcom 24102210 - Flat semi-finished products (slabs) (of stainless steel)
- Prodcom 24102221 - Ingots, other primary forms and long semi-finished products for seamless tubes (of stainless steel)
- Prodcom 24102222 - Other ingots, primary forms and long semi-finished products (of stainless steel)
- Prodcom 24102310 - Flat semi-finished products (of alloy steel other than of stainless steel)
- Prodcom 24102321 - Ingots, other primary forms and long semi-finished products for seamless tubes (of alloy steel other than of stainless steel)
- Prodcom 24102322 - Other ingots, primary forms and long semi-finished products (of alloy steel other than of stainless steel)
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:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- 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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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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- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- 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
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
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
