
Japan - Hammers And Sledge Hammers With Working Part Of Metal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Japanese Metal Hammer's Price Rises Modestly to $5,915/Ton
Japan Metal Hammer Import Price in April 2023
In April 2023, the metal hammer price stood at $5,915 per ton (CIF, Japan), increasing by 1.7% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 an increase of 18% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $6,633 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to April 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($29,978 per ton), while the price for China amounted to $4,916 per ton.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.3%).

COUNTRY | Import Price of Metal Hammer 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 | |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 11,462 | 13,231 | 30,640 | 21,529 | 14,857 | 14,054 | 11,065 | 11,903 | 27,210 | 8,655 | 7,722 | 9,622 | 29,978 |
China | 4,643 | 5,316 | 5,449 | 4,676 | 5,524 | 4,122 | 5,439 | 5,132 | 4,499 | 5,115 | 5,322 | 5,115 | 4,916 |
Average | 5,918 | 6,633 | 6,583 | 5,345 | 6,309 | 5,293 | 6,224 | 5,791 | 5,153 | 5,655 | 5,829 | 5,819 | 5,915 |
Japan Metal Hammer Imports
In April 2023, approximately 84 tons of hammers and sledge hammers with working part of metal were imported into Japan; falling by -24% against the month before. In general, imports, however, saw a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 57% m-o-m.
In value terms, metal hammer imports dropped dramatically to $498K (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a mild expansion from April 2022 to April 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, imports increased by +10.5% against February 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when imports increased by 76% m-o-m.
Japan Metal Hammer Imports by Country
In April 2023, China (82 tons) was the main metal hammer supplier to Japan, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (1 tons), with a 1.2% share of total imports.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China amounted to +2.3%.
In value terms, China ($402K) constituted the largest supplier of metal hammer to Japan, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($31K), with a 6.3% share of total imports.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +2.7%.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal hammer 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.
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