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Castor Oil Seed Price in Japan - 2023

Castor Oil Seed Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average castor oil seed import price amounted to $1,537 per ton, reducing by -3.4% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 an increase of 3.6% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,086 per ton. From September 2022 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -2.2% per month.

Castor Oil Seed Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023

The average castor oil seed export price stood at $3,298 per ton in July 2023, surging by 4.2% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 14% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,124 per ton. From April 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($5,723 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($2,856 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Castor Oil Seed Imports in Japan

In 2022, castor oil seed imports into Japan shrank to 17K tons, falling by -6.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 18K tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, castor oil seed imports surged to $33M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +72.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Castor Oil Seed in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
India	28.4	19.2	28.4	33.0	5.1%
Others	N/A	0.1	0.1	N/A	0.0%
Total	28.4	19.2	28.4	33.1	5.2%

Top Suppliers of Castor Oil Seed to Japan in 2022:

India (17.2K tons)

Castor Oil Seed Exports in Japan

For the fourth consecutive year, Japan recorded growth in overseas shipments of castor oil seed, which increased by 3.8% to 679 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 97%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, castor oil seed exports reached $2.2M in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Export of Castor Oil Seed in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	461	490	1,090	744	17.3%
South Korea	254	248	243	453	21.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)	125	60.2	382	426	50.5%
Vietnam	11.7	40.5	65.5	348	209.8%
Thailand	194	230	186	145	-9.2%
Malaysia	31.0	36.7	40.5	71.8	32.3%
Others	102	87.6	152	39.3	-27.2%
Total	1,178	1,194	2,159	2,228	23.7%

Top Export Markets for Castor Oil Seed from Japan in 2022:

China (209.5 tons)
South Korea (157.7 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (130.3 tons)
Vietnam (112.1 tons)
Thailand (43.5 tons)
Malaysia (15.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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
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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
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023