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

Contents:

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

Platinum Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average platinum import price amounted to $32.1M per ton, waning by -2.1% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 an increase of 9.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $34.5M per ton in January 2023; afterwards, it flattened through to July 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($47.5M per ton), while the price for the United States ($30.2M per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Platinum Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average platinum export price amounted to $25.2M per ton, which is down by -14.2% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 14% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $30.4M per ton in December 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to July 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($34.8M per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($15.1M per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Platinum Imports in Japan

Platinum imports into Japan soared to 52 tons in 2022, picking up by 30% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, platinum imports expanded sharply to $1.6B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.7% 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 +51.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Platinum in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Africa7787181,0071,20915.8%
United States57.430.833.277.810.7%
Taiwan (Chinese)88.295.910169.2-7.8%
Belgium1.517.722.456.6235.4%
South Korea11.119.551.756.371.8%
Germany51.460.759.244.5-4.7%
United Kingdom40.757.356.833.1-6.7%
Switzerland13.619.537.922.217.7%
Russia16.248.90.86.2-27.4%
Others3.329.552.227.5102.7%
Total1,0611,0981,4231,60314.7%

Top Suppliers of Platinum to Japan in 2022:

  1. South Africa (39.6 tons)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (2.9 tons)
  3. United States (2.5 tons)
  4. Belgium (1.8 tons)
  5. South Korea (1.4 tons)
  6. Germany (1.3 tons)
  7. United Kingdom (0.7 tons)
  8. Switzerland (0.7 tons)
  9. Russia (0.2 tons)

Platinum Exports in Japan

Platinum exports from Japan totaled 32 tons in 2022, picking up by 8.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible setback.

In value terms, platinum exports amounted to $897M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 37%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Export of Platinum in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Hong Kong SAR1931312242245.1%
Singapore65.863.010415432.8%
Switzerland77.760.014013520.2%
United States30.167.355.812058.6%
Malaysia63.875.453.240.2-14.3%
China45.563.999.338.9-5.1%
Taiwan (Chinese)25.135.651.934.611.3%
Thailand34.327.323.624.7-10.4%
Others72.281.579.412520.1%
Total60860583189713.8%

Top Export Markets for Platinum from Japan in 2022:

  1. Hong Kong SAR (7.4 tons)
  2. Singapore (6.7 tons)
  3. Switzerland (4.2 tons)
  4. Malaysia (2.8 tons)
  5. United States (2.5 tons)
  6. China (2.5 tons)
  7. Taiwan (Chinese) (1.3 tons)
  8. Thailand (1.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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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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