Japan - Iron Oxides And Hydroxides - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Iron Oxide Pigment Price in Japan - 2023

Contents:

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

Iron Oxide Pigment Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average iron oxide pigment export price amounted to $1,279 per ton, growing by 13% against the previous month. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 86% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,198 per ton. From April 2023 to September 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($3,678 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($245 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Iron Oxide Pigment Price in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average iron oxide pigment import price amounted to $1,288 per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked at $1,786 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,387 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($255 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Iron Oxide Pigment Exports in Japan

In 2022, the amount of iron oxide pigments exported from Japan dropped significantly to 33K tons, which is down by -21.1% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 84%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 42K tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, iron oxide pigment exports dropped to $37M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $38M, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Export of Iron Oxide Pigment in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China9.711.418.117.722.2%
United States15.78.511.19.4-15.7%
Thailand1.92.02.01.8-1.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)1.41.01.21.52.3%
South Korea1.71.51.81.3-8.6%
India1.10.81.01.22.9%
Hong Kong SAR0.90.41.00.6-12.6%
Others2.81.62.03.02.3%
Total35.127.238.336.51.3%

Top Export Markets for Iron Oxide Pigment from Japan in 2022:

  1. China (22.1K tons)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (2.3K tons)
  3. Thailand (2.0K tons)
  4. Hong Kong SAR (1.9K tons)
  5. India (1.4K tons)
  6. United States (1.4K tons)
  7. South Korea (1.3K tons)

Iron Oxide Pigment Imports in Japan

For the third year in a row, Japan recorded decline in supplies from abroad of iron oxide pigments, which decreased by -1.3% to 12K tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a perceptible downturn.

In value terms, iron oxide pigment imports stood at $15M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Iron Oxide Pigment in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China8.47.48.49.33.5%
Germany3.93.13.33.5-3.5%
United States0.40.50.40.614.5%
Thailand0.30.30.30.518.6%
France0.60.30.60.4-12.6%
South Korea0.30.30.40.410.1%
Vietnam0.20.30.1N/A-29.3%
Others0.30.30.10.2-12.6%
Total14.312.513.714.91.4%

Top Suppliers of Iron Oxide Pigment to Japan in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (undefinedK tons)
  2. China (6.7K tons)
  3. Thailand (1.9K tons)
  4. Germany (1.5K tons)
  5. France (0.8K tons)
  6. South Korea (0.4K tons)
  7. United States (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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  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
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    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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