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Bismuth Price in Japan - 2023

Bismuth Price in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average bismuth export price stood at $23,942 per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 108%. The export price peaked at $29,581 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($174,743 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($7,354 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+28.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Bismuth Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average bismuth import price amounted to $9,257 per ton, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 an increase of 28% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $10,530 per ton. From June 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($9,136 per ton), while the price for South Korea totaled $9,057 per ton.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+0.9%).

Bismuth Exports in Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of bismuth decreased by -2.5% to 231 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 292 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bismuth exports declined modestly to $5.5M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +64.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 69%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $5.7M, and then dropped in the following year.

Export of Bismuth in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	285	205	1,516	2,058	93.3%
South Korea	2,284	1,672	2,875	2,058	-3.4%
Luxembourg	643	509	353	895	11.7%
United States	58.1	107	107	147	36.3%
Belgium	123	301	97.9	N/A	-10.8%
Others	689	572	746	378	-18.1%
Total	4,082	3,365	5,696	5,536	10.7%

Top Export Markets for Bismuth from Japan in 2022:

Luxembourg (114.3 tons)
South Korea (80.3 tons)
United States (20.0 tons)
China (11.8 tons)

Bismuth Imports in Japan

Bismuth imports into Japan contracted to 385 tons in 2022, which is down by -7.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 70%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 414 tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, bismuth imports dropped slightly to $3.1M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3.1M, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Import of Bismuth in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	1,442	992	2,498	2,403	18.6%
South Korea	280	385	539	523	23.2%
France	18.6	33.9	74.8	80.8	63.2%
Others	68.9	87.2	37.6	95.0	11.3%
Total	1,809	1,498	3,149	3,102	19.7%

Top Suppliers of Bismuth to Japan in 2022:

China (309.4 tons)
South Korea (63.9 tons)
France (6.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
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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