Japan: Market for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides 2024

Market Size for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Japan

The Japanese market for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides dropped slightly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Japan

In value terms, production of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides were exported from Japan; which is down by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Korea (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Indonesia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Colombia, Kazakhstan, Turkey and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide suppliers to Japan were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Kazakhstan, Belgium, Turkey, Colombia and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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