Japan - Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts And Esters - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Price for Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts and Esters in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts and Esters in Japan (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts and Esters in Japan (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts and Esters in Japan
  4. Exports of Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts and Esters in Japan

Price for Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts and Esters in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters amounted to $1,483 per ton, picking up by 2.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 19% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $1,924 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to November 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($4,806 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($1,270 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts and Esters in Japan (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters stood at $4,745 per ton in November 2023, which is down by -8% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 53% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $6,322 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to November 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($15,461 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($3,363 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts and Esters in Japan

In 2022, imports of palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters into Japan totaled 33K tons, surging by 14% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat 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, imports of palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters skyrocketed to $69M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts and Esters in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia18.718.124.931.418.9%
Indonesia3.66.411.219.174.4%
South Korea4.33.15.16.313.6%
China1.51.23.34.847.4%
Singapore1.51.52.62.721.6%
Taiwan (Chinese)4.31.81.71.6-28.1%
Thailand1.10.90.71.48.4%
Others1.22.31.21.57.7%
Total36.235.350.769.024.0%

Top Suppliers of Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts and Esters to Japan in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (17.4K tons)
  2. Indonesia (11.2K tons)
  3. Singapore (1.3K tons)
  4. China (1.2K tons)
  5. South Korea (0.8K tons)
  6. Thailand (0.7K tons)
  7. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.5K tons)

Exports of Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts and Esters in Japan

In 2022, the amount of palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters exported from Japan fell to 2.5K tons, which is down by -8.5% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The smallest decline of -5% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters stood at $12M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable contraction.

Export of Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts and Esters in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China4.54.33.73.3-9.8%
United States1.30.91.21.811.5%
South Korea1.71.51.61.6-2.0%
Thailand1.31.21.31.1-5.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)0.90.91.10.90.0%
Vietnam0.80.80.80.94.0%
Kenya0.20.20.20.535.7%
Indonesia0.50.20.40.50.0%
Others2.21.91.91.9-4.8%
Total13.411.912.212.5-2.3%

Top Export Markets for Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Their Salts and Esters from Japan in 2022:

  1. China (777.8 tons)
  2. Thailand (334.4 tons)
  3. Vietnam (294.0 tons)
  4. South Korea (273.8 tons)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (194.3 tons)
  6. United States (159.7 tons)
  7. Kenya (151.5 tons)
  8. Indonesia (87.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters 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.

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  • 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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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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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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