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Japan - Nickel Ores and Concentrates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Japan: Nickel Ore Market 2024

Nickel Ore Market Size in Japan

The Japanese nickel ore market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 44% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nickel Ore Exports

Exports from Japan

Nickel ore exports from Japan contracted significantly to X tons in 2016, which is down by -77.6% on 2015 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, nickel ore exports fell remarkably to $X in 2016. Overall, exports showed a precipitous curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for nickel ore exports from Japan, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, nickel ore exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2015 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Korea stood at -78.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (0.0% per year) and Germany (-91.2% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for nickel ores and concentrates exports from Japan, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Philippines ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea stood at -74.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (0.0% per year) and Germany (-92.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average nickel ore export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 27% against the previous year. Over the last one-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +27.2%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+14.5%).

Nickel Ore Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, approx. X tons of nickel ores and concentrates were imported into Japan; rising by 23% compared with 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nickel ore imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

New Caledonia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main suppliers of nickel ore imports to Japan.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by New Caledonia (with a CAGR of +4.5%).

In value terms, New Caledonia ($X) and the Philippines ($X) constituted the largest nickel ore suppliers to Japan.

Among the main suppliers, New Caledonia, with a CAGR of +5.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average nickel ore import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 31% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, nickel ore import price increased by +82.3% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($X per ton), while the price for the Philippines totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nickel ore 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 07291200 - Nickel ores and concentrates

Country coverage:

Japan

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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

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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
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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
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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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
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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