Japan - Cumene - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Cumene Price in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Cumene Price in Japan (FOB) - 2022
  2. Cumene Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
  3. Cumene Exports in Japan
  4. Cumene Imports in Japan

Cumene Price in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average cumene export price stood at $1,085 per ton in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 50%. The export price peaked at $1,381 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were South Korea ($1,098 per ton) and China ($1,091 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($1,051 per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($1,061 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 South Korea (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cumene Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average cumene import price amounted to $1,116 per ton, approximately equating the previous month. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,162 per ton. From December 2022 to September 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From November 2022 to September 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Korea amounted to -0.4% per month.

Cumene Exports in Japan

In 2022, approx. 227K tons of cumene were exported from Japan; dropping by -24.4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 46%.

In value terms, cumene exports declined notably to $247M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $292M, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Export of Cumene in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China11547.510615510.5%
United States32.419.032.341.48.5%
Taiwan (Chinese)48.132.590.835.0-10.1%
South Korea12.07.418.39.0-9.1%
Belgium8.17.68.8N/A4.2%
Germany12.55.56.0N/A-30.7%
Netherlands12.212.315.2N/A11.6%
Others2.72.214.56.534.0%
Total2431342922470.5%

Top Export Markets for Cumene from Japan in 2022:

  1. China (141.9K tons)
  2. United States (39.4K tons)
  3. Taiwan (Chinese) (33.0K tons)
  4. South Korea (8.1K tons)

Cumene Imports in Japan

For the fourth consecutive year, Japan recorded growth in supplies from abroad of cumene, which increased by 1.6% to 1K tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +18.3% 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 +65.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cumene imports contracted to $1.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.1% 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 +64.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.2M, leveling off in the following year.

Import of Cumene in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Korea0.70.91.21.219.7%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total0.70.91.21.219.7%

Top Suppliers of Cumene to Japan in 2022:

  1. South Korea (1.0K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Prodcom 20141270 - Cumene

Country coverage:

  • Japan

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  • 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. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    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. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    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
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