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View PricingPrice of Metal Chains in Japan Drops to $24.8 per kg
Japan Metal Chain Import Price in April 2023
In April 2023, the metal chain price stood at $24,758 per ton (CIF, Japan), waning by -8.8% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 19% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $28,853 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to April 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($30,290 per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($21,742 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Metal Chain in Japan (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | |
| Vietnam | 37,289 | 38,220 | 23,936 | 23,260 | 37,017 | 25,382 | 23,215 | 37,771 | 30,305 | 25,863 | 32,341 | 40,948 | 30,290 |
| China | 23,626 | 25,237 | 29,099 | 29,474 | 25,745 | 21,068 | 18,196 | 21,549 | 20,353 | 24,543 | 22,231 | 27,191 | 24,539 |
| Philippines | 31,268 | 32,627 | 30,888 | 28,514 | 21,926 | N/A | N/A | 30,013 | N/A | N/A | 70,468 | 56,745 | 21,742 |
| Average | 23,767 | 25,676 | 28,417 | 28,853 | 26,033 | 21,223 | 18,400 | 21,874 | 20,473 | 24,235 | 22,885 | 27,148 | 24,758 |
Japan Metal Chain Imports
Metal chain imports into Japan surged to 293 tons in April 2023, rising by 18% against the previous month. Overall, imports posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when imports increased by 150% m-o-m.
In value terms, metal chain imports expanded notably to $7.3M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. In general, imports recorded a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 197% against the previous month.
Japan Metal Chain Imports by Country
In April 2023, China (264 tons) was the main metal chain supplier to Japan, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, metal chain imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (15 tons), more than tenfold.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+7.2% per month) and the Philippines (+4.9% per month).
In value terms, China ($6.5M) constituted the largest supplier of metal chain to Japan, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($459K), with a 6.3% share of total imports.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China totaled +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+5.3% per month) and the Philippines (+1.8% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal 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 25931750 - Iron or steel chain excluding articulated link chain, skid chain, s tud-link and welded link chain - chain saws, or other articles in which chains play a subsidiary role, surveying chains
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
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
