Japan - Chromium Ores and Concentrates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Price for Chromium Ore and Concentrate in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Chromium Ore and Concentrate in Japan (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Chromium Ore and Concentrate in Japan (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Chromium Ore and Concentrate in Japan
  4. Exports of Chromium Ore and Concentrate in Japan

Price for Chromium Ore and Concentrate in Japan (CIF) - 2023

The average chromium ore and concentrate import price stood at $502 per ton in September 2023, surging by 4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2023 an increase of 17% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in September 2023.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from Pakistan ($514 per ton) and Turkey ($507 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($416 per ton) and Oman ($449 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Albania (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Chromium Ore and Concentrate in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average chromium ore and concentrate export price stood at $374 per ton in 2022, declining by -60.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,712 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Philippines amounted to +11.4% per year.

Imports of Chromium Ore and Concentrate in Japan

In 2022, chromium ore and concentrate imports into Japan soared to 61K tons, picking up by 28% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, 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.

In value terms, chromium ore and concentrate imports soared to $26M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Chromium Ore and Concentrate in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Pakistan2.81.35.213.769.8%
South Africa11.25.34.58.8-7.7%
Oman1.21.11.41.610.1%
Zimbabwe0.20.22.00.965.1%
Albania1.82.31.60.4-39.4%
Turkey2.32.60.20.2-55.7%
India5.4N/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.30.20.30.2-12.6%
Total25.013.015.125.70.9%

Top Suppliers of Chromium Ore and Concentrate to Japan in 2022:

  1. Pakistan (29.6K tons)
  2. South Africa (23.7K tons)
  3. Oman (3.6K tons)
  4. Zimbabwe (2.6K tons)
  5. Albania (0.9K tons)
  6. Turkey (0.5K tons)

Exports of Chromium Ore and Concentrate in Japan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of chromium ores and concentrates, when their volume decreased by -96% to 6.7 tons. In general, exports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 192%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 166 tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, chromium ore and concentrate exports fell sharply to $2.5K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 82%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $156K, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Export of Chromium Ore and Concentrate in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
ChinaN/AN/AN/A2.50%
South Korea58.245.0N/AN/A-22.7%
SwitzerlandN/AN/A156N/A0%
SingaporeN/A40.4N/AN/A0%
Others3.1N/AN/AN/A0%
Total61.485.41562.5-65.6%

Top Export Markets for Chromium Ore and Concentrate from Japan in 2022:

  1. China (6.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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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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      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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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
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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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