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Japan: Gold Ore Market 2020

Gold Ore Market Size in Japan

The revenue of the gold ore market in Japan amounted to $X in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, gold ore consumption continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. Japan gold ore consumption peaked of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Gold Ore Production in Japan

In 2017, gold ore production in Japan amounted to X kg, flattening at the previous year. Overall, gold ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Gold Ore Exports by Country from Japan

Australia represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (X%) and Tanzania (X%). Greece (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Papua New Guinea (X tons), Peru (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Japan (nan% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest gold ore supplier from Japan, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (+X% per year) and Tanzania (+X% per year).

Gold Ore Export Prices by Country in Japan

In 2017, the gold ore export price in Japan amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against by -% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it decreased at an average annual rate of nan%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, an increase of -% year-to-year.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Greece (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Gold Ore Imports by Country into Japan

In 2017, South Korea (X tons), distantly followed by China (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the key importers of gold ores and concentrates, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - the Philippines (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and India (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Japan (nan% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gold ores and concentrates into Japan, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (-X% per year) and South Korea (+X% per year).

Gold Ore Import Prices by Country in Japan

The gold ore import price in Japan stood at $X per kg in 2017, approximately mirroring by -% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it decreased at an average annual rate of nan%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, an increase of -% year-to-year.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was the Philippines ($X per kg), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the Philippines (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the gold ore market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Mining 261690 -
Prodcom 07291400 - Precious metal ores and concentrates

Country coverage:

Japan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024