Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in Japan - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in Japan (FOB) - 2023
- Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in Japan (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in Japan
- Imports of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in Japan
Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in Japan (FOB) - 2023
In November 2023, the average export price for pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses amounted to $1,183 per ton, shrinking by -29.4% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2023 when the average export price increased by 70% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,676 per ton, and then dropped notably in the following month.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($1,917 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($632 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 South Korea (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Price for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in Japan (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses amounted to $1,294 per ton, jumping by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +6.0% per year.
Exports of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in Japan
Exports of pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses from Japan contracted rapidly to 42K tons in 2022, which is down by -40.9% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 330%.
In value terms, exports of pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses contracted to $47M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 395% against the previous year.
| Export of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 45.8 | 6.2 | 36.6 | 36.8 | -7.0% |
| South Korea | N/A | N/A | 2.5 | 3.8 | 52.0% |
| Germany | 0.3 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 108.0% |
| Indonesia | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 6.3% |
| Thailand | 2.4 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 | -12.6% |
| Italy | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.8 | N/A | -35.1% |
| Others | 1.3 | 1.3 | 7.0 | 0.1 | -57.5% |
| Total | 53.1 | 10.4 | 51.5 | 46.9 | -4.1% |
Top Export Markets for Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars from Japan in 2022:
- China (34.1K tons)
- Indonesia (2.6K tons)
- South Korea (2.2K tons)
- Thailand (2.0K tons)
- Germany (1.1K tons)
Imports of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in Japan
Imports of pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses into Japan shrank markedly to 503 tons in 2022, waning by -91.8% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 395%.
In value terms, imports of pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tarses contracted notably to $651K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 198%.
| Import of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 4.3 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 0.6 | -48.1% |
| South Africa | 0.3 | N/A | 1.9 | N/A | 151.7% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Total | 4.6 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 0.7 | -46.6% |
Top Suppliers of Pitch Coke; Obtained from Coal Tar or from Other Mineral Tars to Japan in 2022:
- China (500.0 tons)
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