Japan - Caustic Soda - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Caustic Soda Price in Japan (FOB) - 2022
- Caustic Soda Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
- Caustic Soda Exports in Japan
- Caustic Soda Imports in Japan
Caustic Soda Price in Japan (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average caustic soda export price amounted to $289 per ton, jumping by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a notable expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Philippines ($303 per ton) and the United States ($293 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($264 per ton) and Malaysia ($271 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Caustic Soda Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
In July 2023, the average caustic soda import price amounted to $1,231 per ton, rising by 14% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when the average import price increased by 162% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,915 per ton. From September 2022 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($4,544 per ton), while the price for China ($658 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Caustic Soda Exports in Japan
In 2022, caustic soda exports from Japan stood at 2M tons, increasing by 2.2% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
In value terms, caustic soda exports surged to $580M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Caustic Soda in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Australia | 90.7 | 99.9 | 154 | 258 | 41.7% |
| United States | 29.1 | 21.9 | 40.9 | 77.1 | 38.4% |
| Indonesia | 7.7 | 12.0 | 13.5 | 66.8 | 105.5% |
| India | 33.1 | 35.0 | 53.3 | 45.4 | 11.1% |
| Malaysia | 27.3 | 20.0 | 18.2 | 36.4 | 10.1% |
| New Zealand | 10.5 | 9.1 | 21.6 | 31.5 | 44.2% |
| Philippines | 7.9 | 5.9 | 4.8 | 20.2 | 36.7% |
| Vietnam | 12.7 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 18.8 | 14.0% |
| Others | 44.2 | 23.9 | 26.9 | 26.2 | -16.0% |
| Total | 263 | 236 | 342 | 580 | 30.2% |
Top Export Markets for Caustic Soda from Japan in 2022:
- Australia (882.7K tons)
- United States (262.7K tons)
- Indonesia (252.6K tons)
- India (164.5K tons)
- Malaysia (134.6K tons)
- New Zealand (111.2K tons)
- Philippines (66.5K tons)
- Vietnam (65.5K tons)
Caustic Soda Imports in Japan
In 2022, overseas purchases of caustic soda decreased by -49.4% to 6.9K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year.
In value terms, caustic soda imports declined to $6.9M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $7.4M, and then declined in the following year.
| Import of Caustic Soda in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Thailand | 4.6 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 4.7 | 0.7% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 14.5% |
| Sweden | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | -23.1% |
| Germany | 0.2 | N/A | 0.1 | 0.5 | 35.7% |
| China | N/A | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.1 | -62.2% |
| South Korea | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.6 | N/A | -7.4% |
| Indonesia | N/A | 1.7 | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 58.7% |
| Total | 7.2 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 6.9 | -1.4% |
Top Suppliers of Caustic Soda to Japan in 2022:
- South Korea (undefinedK tons)
- Thailand (5.8K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (0.8K tons)
- Sweden (0.3K tons)
- China (0.1K tons)
- Germany (0.1K tons)
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20132525 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), solid
- Prodcom 20132527 - Sodium hydroxide in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)
Country coverage:
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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
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