
Japan - Ferro-Cerium and Pyrophoric Alloys - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Ferro-Cerium And Pyrophoric Alloys in Japan
The Japanese ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 68% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Exports of Ferro-Cerium And Pyrophoric Alloys
Exports from Japan
For the third consecutive year, Japan recorded growth in overseas shipments of ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys, which increased by 36% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 91%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
In value terms, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys exports from Japan, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 5.3% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea amounted to +67.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+8.9% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+156.4% per year).
In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys exports from Japan, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 7.2% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea stood at +65.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+1.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+156.6% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2021, the average ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -14.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports of Ferro-Cerium And Pyrophoric Alloys
Imports into Japan
In 2021, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys imports into Japan skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 62% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys supplier to Japan, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), tenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.3% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-6.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+19.9% per year).
In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys to Japan, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 6.8% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5.6% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+17.8% per year) and the United States (-13.5% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys import price increased by +66.9% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined modestly in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 32994210 - Ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys, articles of combustible materials, n.e.c.
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- Per Capita consumption
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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