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Dolomite Price in Japan - 2023

Dolomite Price in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average dolomite import price amounted to $17 per ton, declining by -11.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dolomite import price increased by +47.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $19 per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($59 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($38 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Dolomite Price in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average dolomite export price stood at $82 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -45.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 53%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $151 per ton, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($82 per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($82 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 (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dolomite Imports in Japan

In 2022, approx. 2.2M tons of dolomite were imported into Japan; shrinking by -9% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 19%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.4M tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, dolomite imports declined markedly to $37M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +26.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 57%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $46M, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Import of Dolomite in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	54.6	42.8	56.2	57.1	1.5%
Thailand	12.0	10.7	13.1	19.2	17.0%
South Korea	8.8	8.2	10.3	11.5	9.3%
Philippines	4.6	3.9	6.0	5.2	4.2%
Vietnam	0.3	1.8	2.8	2.7	108.0%
Others	-45.8	-37.9	-42.1	-58.4	8.4%
Total	34.5	29.5	46.3	37.2	2.5%

Top Suppliers of Dolomite to Japan in 2022:

China (1296.2K tons)
Thailand (437.1K tons)
South Korea (301.5K tons)
Philippines (87.9K tons)
Vietnam (63.6K tons)

Dolomite Exports in Japan

For the third year in a row, Japan recorded decline in overseas shipments of dolomite, which decreased by -57.5% to 899 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp decline. The smallest decline of -14.2% was in 2020.

In value terms, dolomite exports contracted sharply to $74K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a sharp contraction. The smallest decline of -7% was in 2021.

Export of Dolomite in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Switzerland	6.8	11.2	14.5	41.6	82.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)	242	294	167	30.8	-49.7%
Liberia	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.6	0%
South Korea	86.3	2.0	N/A	N/A	-97.7%
China	118	31.6	137	N/A	7.8%
Slovakia	16.7	4.0	N/A	N/A	-76.0%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	470	343	319	73.9	-46.0%

Top Export Markets for Dolomite from Japan in 2022:

Switzerland (505.9 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (374.7 tons)
Liberia (18.9 tons)

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Prodcom 08113030 - Dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs (excluding calcined or sintered dolomite, agglomerated dolomite and broken or crushed dolomite for concrete aggregates, road metalling or railway or other ballast)

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Japan

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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
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