Japan: Market for Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony 2021

Market Size for Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony in Japan

In 2020, the Japanese unwrought lead containing antimony market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony in Japan

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony

Exports from Japan

For the third consecutive year, Japan recorded growth in shipments abroad of unwrought lead containing antimony, which increased by X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony exports surged to $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of unwrought lead containing antimony exports from Japan, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Thailand, India, China and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), South Korea ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest markets for unwrought lead containing antimony exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Thailand, India, China and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, India (+X% per year) saw 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

The average unwrought lead containing antimony export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to China ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony

Imports into Japan

Unwrought lead containing antimony imports into Japan dropped markedly to X tons in 2020, waning by -X% against 2019 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony imports fell rapidly to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the main suppliers of unwrought lead containing antimony imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ecuador, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead containing antimony suppliers to Japan were India ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Ecuador ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Ecuador saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2020, the average unwrought lead containing antimony import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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