Japan: Metal Self-Tapping Screw Market 2025

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Market Size in Japan

The Japanese metal self-tapping screw market rose notably to $X in 2022, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Production in Japan

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 46% against the previous year. Metal self-tapping screw production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of iron or steel self-tapping screws increased by 1.8% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of metal self-tapping screw exports from Japan, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Thailand, Mexico, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Finland, India, Indonesia, the UK and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +6.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for metal self-tapping screw exported from Japan worldwide, together comprising 63% of total exports. Thailand, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Indonesia, Finland, India, the UK, Slovakia and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +3.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal self-tapping screw export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 8.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Germany (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Imports

Imports into Japan

Metal self-tapping screw imports into Japan expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, picking up by 15% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) constituted the largest metal self-tapping screw supplier to Japan, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, metal self-tapping screw imports from Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to +4.0%.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel self-tapping screws to Japan, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Taiwan (Chinese) stood at +4.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal self-tapping screw import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 9.3% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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