Japan: Boron And Tellurium Market 2021

Boron And Tellurium Market Size in Japan

In 2019, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Japanese boron and tellurium market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. from 2015 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Boron And Tellurium Production in Japan

In value terms, boron and tellurium production shrank markedly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Boron and tellurium production peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Boron And Tellurium Exports

Exports from Japan

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of boron and tellurium decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. In general, exports saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, boron and tellurium exports declined to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for boron and tellurium exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, boron and tellurium exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Canada ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for boron and tellurium exported from Japan worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, the U.S. and Israel, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average boron and tellurium export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, boron and tellurium export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Boron And Tellurium Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2020, approx. X tons of boron and tellurium were imported into Japan; growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, boron and tellurium imports soared to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Philippines (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of boron and tellurium imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in the Philippines, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Philippines ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest boron and tellurium suppliers to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Philippines saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average boron and tellurium import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. from 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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