Japan: Market for Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals 2024

Market Size for Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals in Japan

The Japanese chloride oxides of metal market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -19.7% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals in Japan

In value terms, chloride oxides of metal production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 47%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals

Exports from Japan

Chloride oxides of metal exports from Japan skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by 30% compared with 2020. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +20.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chloride oxides of metal exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of chloride oxides of metal exports from Japan, together comprising 79% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, India and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +50.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for chloride oxides of metal exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 83% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, India and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

India, with a CAGR of +51.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average chloride oxides of metal export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, chloride oxides of metal export price decreased by -21.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 38%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 the United States (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals

Imports into Japan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides of copper and other metals was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloride oxides of metal imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 95%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main chloride oxides of metal supplier to Japan, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, chloride oxides of metal imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +8.3%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides of copper and other metals to Japan, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +7.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average chloride oxides of metal import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+4.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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