Japan - Glutamic Acid And Its Salts - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: May 14, 2023

Glutamic Acid Price in Japan Rises to $1,790 per Ton

Japan Glutamic Acid Import Price in February 2023

In February 2023, the glutamic acid price stood at $1,790 per ton (CIF, Japan), approximately reflecting the previous month. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when the average import price increased by 6.5% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $1,925 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to February 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In February 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Indonesia ($1,937 per ton) and Vietnam ($1,917 per ton), while the price for China ($1,362 per ton) and Brazil ($1,629 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYImport Price of Glutamic Acid in Japan (USD per ton)
Feb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
Indonesia1,6581,6461,6401,6761,6861,7091,9421,9071,9171,9621,9682,0401,937
Vietnam1,6021,6091,6231,7541,8011,8891,8631,8181,9202,0112,0011,9801,917
Brazil1,5981,6451,6991,7601,6981,7121,8592,0312,1442,0441,6771,6601,629
China1,4801,4791,4041,4961,4491,4601,4281,4091,3801,4231,4041,3821,362
Average1,6091,6211,5981,7021,6861,7511,8271,8381,9011,9251,8441,7651,790

Japan Glutamic Acid Imports

In February 2023, approximately 8.7K tons of glutamic acid and its salts were imported into Japan; shrinking by -17.5% on the previous month's figure. Overall, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 with an increase of 33% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 13K tons. From November 2022 to February 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glutamic acid imports dropped markedly to $16M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 when imports increased by 38% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $25M. From November 2022 to February 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Japan Glutamic Acid Imports by Country

Indonesia (3.6K tons), Vietnam (2.1K tons) and Brazil (1.6K tons) were the main suppliers of glutamic acid imports to Japan, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the biggest increases were in Indonesia (with a CAGR of +0.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Indonesia ($7.1M), Vietnam ($4M) and Brazil ($2.6M) appeared to be the largest glutamic acid suppliers to Japan, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +2.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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    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
  12. 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
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    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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    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

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