Japan: Market for None 2020

Exports of None

Exports from Japan

In 2018, approx. X tons of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses were exported from Japan; going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses attained their peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses totaled $X in 2018. Overall, exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses attained their maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), India (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Suriname, South Africa, China and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Africa (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X), Mexico ($X) and Suriname ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by India, South Africa, China and Chile, which together accounted for a further X Africa (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average export price for cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Suriname, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of None

Imports into Japan

In 2018, the imports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses into Japan stood at X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, imports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, imports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses attained their peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of imports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses amounted to $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, imports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X), China ($X) and the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides suppliers to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports.

China recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses stood at $X per ton in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses reached their peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the U.S. ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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