Japan: Metal Rivet Market 2025

Metal Rivet Market Size in Japan

The Japanese metal rivet market shrank to $X in 2022, declining by -3.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Rivet Production in Japan

In value terms, metal rivet production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Metal rivet production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Rivet Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of iron or steel rivets exported from Japan fell to X tons, waning by -8.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal rivet exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of metal rivet exports from Japan, together accounting for 64% of total exports. The Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico, India, Singapore, Poland and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal rivet exported from Japan were China ($X), Thailand ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 61% share of total exports. Mexico, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

India, with a CAGR of +9.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal rivet export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Mexico (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Rivet Imports

Imports into Japan

Metal rivet imports into Japan dropped markedly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -30.7% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal rivet imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), China (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal rivet imports to Japan, together comprising 91% of total imports. The UK and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +103.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal rivet suppliers to Japan were the UK ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 59% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.5%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +83.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal rivet import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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