Report Update Nov 1, 2024

Japan - Iron/Steel Stud-Link Chain - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Single report

Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)

$599 Basic Edition

$2095 Professional Edition

What's the difference?

Subscription

Online access and download

from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Japan: Metal Stud-Link Chain Market 2024

Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese metal stud-link chain market decreased by -6.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron/steel stud-link chain were exported from Japan; shrinking by -82.6% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,154%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,155%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for metal stud-link chain exports from Japan, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, metal stud-link chain exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) totaled +77.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-16.4% per year) and Malaysia (-1.6% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for iron/steel stud-link chain exports from Japan, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Taiwan (Chinese) stood at +65.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-23.2% per year) and Malaysia (-3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal stud-link chain export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 10%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Australia (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of iron/steel stud-link chain decreased by -14.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main metal stud-link chain supplier to Japan, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron/steel stud-link chain to Japan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal stud-link chain import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -0.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for iron/steel stud-link chain in the world?

China remains the largest metal stud-link chain consuming country worldwide, accounting for 32% of total volume. Moreover, metal stud-link chain consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan, twofold. Chile ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.5% share.

What are the largest producers of iron/steel stud-link chain in the world?

The country with the largest volume of metal stud-link chain production was China, comprising approx. 93% of total volume. Moreover, metal stud-link chain production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sweden, more than tenfold.

What are the leading suppliers of iron/steel stud-link chain to Japan?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of metal stud-link chain to Japan, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 2.5% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of iron/steel stud-link chain from Japan?

In value terms, Singapore remains the key foreign market for metal stud-link chain exports from Japan, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 6.2% share.

What is the average export price for iron/steel stud-link chain in Japan?

In 2020, the average metal stud-link chain export price amounted to $2,662 per ton, increasing by 8.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for iron/steel stud-link chain in Japan?

The average metal stud-link chain import price stood at $1,121 per ton in 2020, rising by 2.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal stud-link chain 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:

Prodcom 25931710 - Iron/steel stud-link chain excluding chains fitted with cutting, o r other articles where chains play a subsidiary role, door guards finished with chains, surveying chains, imitation jewellery

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

Reasons to buy this report:

Take advantage of the latest data
Find deeper insights into current market developments
Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023