Japan - Slag Wool, Rock Wool And Similar Mineral Wools And Mixtures - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Mineral Wool Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023
- Mineral Wool Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
- Mineral Wool Exports in Japan
- Mineral Wool Imports in Japan
Mineral Wool Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023
The average mineral wool export price stood at $15,512 per ton in September 2023, stabilizing at the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 an increase of 20% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $22,798 per ton. From February 2023 to September 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($35,128 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($1,906 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 the Philippines (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Mineral Wool Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
The average mineral wool import price stood at $1,739 per ton in September 2023, with a decrease of -10.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 24% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $2,543 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was the UK ($25,275 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($1,376 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Mineral Wool Exports in Japan
In 2022, exports of slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools and mixtures from Japan contracted significantly to 8.1K tons, waning by -26.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 11K tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.
In value terms, mineral wool exports shrank markedly to $151M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $228M, and then declined markedly in the following year.
| Export of Mineral Wool in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Germany | 53.6 | 41.2 | 39.5 | 33.8 | -14.2% |
| China | 49.0 | 63.0 | 72.2 | 33.7 | -11.7% |
| South Korea | 31.4 | 19.2 | 38.3 | 31.1 | -0.3% |
| Hungary | 22.4 | 17.5 | 20.4 | 17.1 | -8.6% |
| United States | 21.8 | 21.6 | 21.6 | 14.8 | -12.1% |
| Netherlands | 6.0 | 5.7 | 10.2 | 8.2 | 11.0% |
| Thailand | 3.2 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 2.0 | -14.5% |
| Philippines | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | -17.8% |
| Others | 25.0 | 15.4 | 22.2 | 9.8 | -26.8% |
| Total | 213 | 186 | 228 | 151 | -10.8% |
Top Export Markets for Mineral Wool from Japan in 2022:
- China (1898.8 tons)
- Germany (1591.2 tons)
- South Korea (1586.1 tons)
- Hungary (814.3 tons)
- United States (452.2 tons)
- Netherlands (440.8 tons)
- Philippines (322.8 tons)
- Thailand (180.3 tons)
Mineral Wool Imports in Japan
In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools and mixtures, when their volume increased by 13% to 26K tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight setback.
In value terms, mineral wool imports totaled $53M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Mineral Wool in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 11.3 | 10.8 | 11.5 | 13.3 | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | 10.8 | 9.1 | 10.3 | 10.8 | 0.0% |
| Indonesia | 3.4 | 5.3 | 7.3 | 6.8 | 26.0% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 5.2 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | 4.3 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.3 | -8.4% |
| South Korea | 8.4 | 7.0 | 5.1 | 3.0 | -29.1% |
| India | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.1% |
| Thailand | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 20.0% |
| Others | 6.4 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 6.3 | -0.5% |
| Total | 52.9 | 47.5 | 51.4 | 53.1 | 0.1% |
Top Suppliers of Mineral Wool to Japan in 2022:
- China (6.6K tons)
- Indonesia (4.5K tons)
- United Kingdom (4.0K tons)
- South Korea (2.0K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (1.9K tons)
- India (1.8K tons)
- Malaysia (1.6K tons)
- Thailand (1.3K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mineral wool 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 23991910 - Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools and mixtures thereof, in bulk, sheets or rolls
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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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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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