Japan: Market for Moulds For Mineral Materials 2025

Market Size for Moulds For Mineral Materials in Japan

The Japanese mould for mineral materials market expanded to $X in 2022, picking up by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Moulds For Mineral Materials in Japan

In value terms, mould for mineral materials production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5.7%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulds For Mineral Materials

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of moulds for mineral materials exported from Japan contracted to X units, waning by -9.9% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mould for mineral materials exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units), the United States (X units) and Australia (X units) were the main destinations of mould for mineral materials exports from Japan, together accounting for 59% of total exports. New Zealand, South Korea, Belgium, Indonesia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of +31.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mould for mineral materials exported from Japan were China ($X), Poland ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 58% of total exports. Indonesia, Belgium, New Zealand, Australia and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +23.5%, 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 mould for mineral materials export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -18.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 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 China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 China (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Moulds For Mineral Materials

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of moulds for mineral materials decreased by -4.7% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 127% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mould for mineral materials imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 106%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of mould for mineral materials to Japan, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, mould for mineral materials imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X units), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X units), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+3.0% per year) and Austria (-10.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of moulds for mineral materials to Japan, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-10.9% per year) and South Korea (-10.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mould for mineral materials import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -27.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 33%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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