Japan: Chloroform Market 2024

Chloroform Market Size in Japan

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Japanese chloroform market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chloroform Production in Japan

In value terms, chloroform production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Chloroform Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of chloroform (trichloromethane) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloroform exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) was the main destination for chloroform exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chloroform exports to Pakistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Pakistan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chloroform (trichloromethane) exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Pakistan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chloroform export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chloroform Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chloroform (trichloromethane) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloroform imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chloroform to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chloroform imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Korea stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chloroform (trichloromethane) to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Korea amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chloroform import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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