Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Japan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Japan (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Japan (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Japan
4. Imports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Japan

Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Japan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel amounted to $5.6 per ton, which is down by -19.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $9.3 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($18 per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($1.1 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+55.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel amounted to $58 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 189%. The import price peaked at $679 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($422 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($33 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (-4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Japan

In 2022, the amount of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel exported from Japan shrank notably to 11M tons, which is down by -18.8% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 13M tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel contracted remarkably to $62M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12%.

Top Export Markets for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel from Japan in 2022:

1. United States (2327.4K tons)
2. Taiwan (Chinese) (1672.6K tons)
3. Bangladesh (1496.2K tons)
4. Australia (1366.9K tons)
5. South Korea (786.5K tons)
6. United Kingdom (511.6K tons)
7. Singapore (397.0K tons)
8. Philippines (364.9K tons)
9. Canada (292.0K tons)
10. Peru (249.2K tons)
11. Colombia (214.6K tons)
12. Sri Lanka (165.0K tons)
13. United Arab Emirates (47.7K tons)

Imports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel decreased by -63% to 8.7K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 1,116% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 23K tons, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel contracted sharply to $500K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 888%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.3M, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel to Japan in 2022:

1. South Korea (8.0K tons)
2. China (0.5K tons)
3. India (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform