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

Contents:

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

Fireclay Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023

The average fireclay import price stood at $302 per ton in July 2023, which is down by -19.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 22% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $614 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to July 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From September 2022 to July 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +0.6% per month.

Fireclay Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average fireclay export price amounted to $1,096 per ton, growing by 22% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated a strong expansion from September 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +5.2% over the last ten months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, fireclay export price increased by +43.0% against April 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 28% against the previous month. The export price peaked in July 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($1,427 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($880 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bangladesh (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fireclay Imports in Japan

In 2022, fireclay imports into Japan rose to 6.1K tons, surging by 3.5% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, fireclay imports soared to $1.9M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Fireclay in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China1.51.31.51.86.3%
Others0.10.1N/A0.10.0%
Total1.61.41.61.95.9%

Top Suppliers of Fireclay to Japan in 2022:

  1. China (5.9K tons)

Fireclay Exports in Japan

In 2022, the amount of fireclay exported from Japan skyrocketed to 2.2K tons, picking up by 59% on the year before. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fireclay exports surged to $1.6M 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 Fireclay in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
IndonesiaN/A22328.986897.3%
Malaysia29826758140710.9%
Bangladesh270132213199-9.7%
Thailand8.881.520.949.978.3%
China41.17.517.641.10.0%
Vietnam122N/AN/AN/A0%
Others52.625.752.738.0-10.3%
Total7937379141,60326.4%

Top Export Markets for Fireclay from Japan in 2022:

  1. Indonesia (1039.0 tons)
  2. Malaysia (828.0 tons)
  3. Bangladesh (200.0 tons)
  4. Thailand (66.0 tons)
  5. China (52.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fireclay market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 08122230 - Fireclay

Country coverage:

  • Japan

Data coverage:

  • 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

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  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
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    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
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    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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