Price for Uranium Ores and Concentrates in Japan - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Uranium Ores and Concentrates in Japan (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Uranium Ores and Concentrates in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Uranium Ores and Concentrates in Japan
4. Exports of Uranium Ores and Concentrates in Japan

Price for Uranium Ores and Concentrates in Japan (CIF) - 2022

The average uranium ores and concentrates import price stood at $10,382 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $39,601 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Niger.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Niger amounted to -12.7% per year.

Price for Uranium Ores and Concentrates in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average uranium ores and concentrates export price stood at $10,605 per ton in 2022, which is down by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a dramatic downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $216,016 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Canada.

From 2020 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Uranium Ores and Concentrates in Japan

For the fourth consecutive year, Japan recorded growth in purchases abroad of uranium ores and concentrateses, which increased by 3.4% to 32 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3.4%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uranium ores and concentrates imports reached $328K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 6.4%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Uranium Ores and Concentrates to Japan in 2022:

1. Niger (31.6 tons)

Exports of Uranium Ores and Concentrates in Japan

Uranium ores and concentrates exports from Japan reduced markedly to 114 kg in 2022, which is down by -17.4% compared with 2021. In general, exports showed a dramatic slump.

In value terms, uranium ores and concentrates exports fell significantly to $1.2K in 2022. Overall, exports faced a precipitous setback.

Top Export Markets for Uranium Ores and Concentrates from Japan in 2022:

1. Canada (114.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform