Japan - Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Price for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in Japan (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in Japan (FOB) - 2023
- Imports of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in Japan
- Exports of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in Japan
Price for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in Japan (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury stood at $23,261 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -20.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $29,828 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 Vietnam ($92,289 per ton), while the price for France ($2,808 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Price for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in Japan (FOB) - 2023
The average export price for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury stood at $98,445 per ton in July 2023, surging by 24% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 61% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $156K per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($97,904 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($22,297 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 Brazil (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in Japan
In 2022, approx. 27K tons of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury were imported into Japan; rising by 138% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals imports surged to $632M in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Import of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
China | 96.7 | 59.2 | 107 | 384 | 58.4% |
Vietnam | 134 | 104 | 176 | 195 | 13.3% |
Thailand | 31.3 | 46.6 | 42.0 | 40.0 | 8.5% |
France | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 12.5% |
Others | 8.9 | 5.6 | 4.4 | 7.5 | -5.5% |
Total | 274 | 219 | 333 | 632 | 32.1% |
Top Suppliers of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals to Japan in 2022:
- China (22.6K tons)
- Vietnam (2.1K tons)
- France (1.7K tons)
- Thailand (0.5K tons)
Exports of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in Japan
Alkali and rare earth metals exports from Japan surged to 195 tons in 2022, jumping by 21% against the year before. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +90.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals exports soared to $23M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 74% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
Export of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Vietnam | 11.3 | 7.7 | 12.0 | 15.1 | 10.1% |
Philippines | 1.4 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 48.7% |
Argentina | N/A | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 41.4% |
Brazil | 0.6 | 0.6 | N/A | 0.7 | 5.3% |
India | 0.2 | N/A | 0.2 | 0.5 | 35.7% |
Thailand | 0.2 | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | -29.3% |
Peru | 0.3 | N/A | 0.2 | N/A | -18.4% |
Others | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.0% |
Total | 15.2 | 10.3 | 18.0 | 23.1 | 15.0% |
Top Export Markets for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals from Japan in 2022:
- Vietnam (130.8 tons)
- Argentina (25.0 tons)
- Brazil (15.0 tons)
- India (11.2 tons)
- Philippines (6.5 tons)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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