Japan: Metal Gas Appliances Market 2025

Metal Gas Appliances Market Size in Japan

The Japanese metal gas appliances market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. Metal gas appliances consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Gas Appliances Production in Japan

In value terms, metal gas appliances production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 35%. Metal gas appliances production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Gas Appliances Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of iron or steel gas domestic appliances were finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 45%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal gas appliances exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 9.1%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for metal gas appliances exports from Japan, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, metal gas appliances exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X units), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +11.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-12.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+25.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron or steel gas domestic appliances exports from Japan, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-13.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+26.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal gas appliances export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 92% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) 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 Arab Emirates (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Metal Gas Appliances Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of iron or steel gas domestic appliances imported into Japan totaled X units, picking up by 2.5% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 53%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal gas appliances imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X units) constituted the largest supplier of metal gas appliances to Japan, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, metal gas appliances imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X units), with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam amounted to -7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-15.7% per year) and South Korea (-32.3% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel gas domestic appliances to Japan, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Vietnam stood at +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-4.7% per year) and South Korea (-24.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal gas appliances import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Vietnam ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the price for New Zealand ($X per unit) and South Korea ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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