Japan: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in Japan

The Japanese clay market was estimated at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Production in Japan

In value terms, clay production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Clay Exports

Exports from Japan

Clay exports from Japan shrank to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for clay exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, clay exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for clay exported from Japan worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), Bangladesh and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clay imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of clay to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, clay imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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