Japan: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2025

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Japan

The Japanese calcined and sintered dolomite market stood at $X in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Japan

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports from Japan

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of calcined and sintered dolomite, when their volume decreased by -4.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 393% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports contracted to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 147% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Japan, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, calcined and sintered dolomite exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to +62.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+297.8% per year) and South Korea (-20.8% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) remains the key foreign market for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Japan, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Taiwan (Chinese) totaled +45.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-20.6% per year) and China (+288.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcined and sintered dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 5.6%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports into Japan

In 2021, approx. X tons of calcined and sintered dolomite were imported into Japan; with an increase of 30% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of calcined and sintered dolomite imports to Japan.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Vietnam (with a CAGR of +85.5%).

In value terms, the largest calcined and sintered dolomite suppliers to Japan were China ($X) and Vietnam ($X).

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +84.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcined and sintered dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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