Price for Wood; Shuttering for Concrete Constructional Work in Japan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Wood; Shuttering for Concrete Constructional Work in Japan (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Wood; Shuttering for Concrete Constructional Work in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Wood; Shuttering for Concrete Constructional Work in Japan
4. Exports of Wood; Shuttering for Concrete Constructional Work in Japan

Price for Wood; Shuttering for Concrete Constructional Work in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work amounted to $1,595 per ton, increasing by 25% against the previous month. Overall, the import price enjoyed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 130% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,211 per ton. From July 2023 to November 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,344 per ton), while the price for Malaysia totaled $1,334 per ton.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Wood; Shuttering for Concrete Constructional Work in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work stood at $10,530 per ton in 2022, jumping by 57% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 211% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Taiwan (Chinese).

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to +32.1% per year.

Imports of Wood; Shuttering for Concrete Constructional Work in Japan

For the third consecutive year, Japan recorded decline in overseas purchases of wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work, which decreased by -9.3% to 1.2K tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The smallest decline of -7.7% was in 2021.

In value terms, imports of wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work expanded notably to $2.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Wood; Shuttering for Concrete Constructional Work to Japan in 2022:

1. Malaysia (993.3 tons)
2. Germany (148.3 tons)
3. Austria (46.3 tons)
4. China (23.4 tons)

Exports of Wood; Shuttering for Concrete Constructional Work in Japan

For the third consecutive year, Japan recorded decline in shipments abroad of wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work, which decreased by -28.8% to 3.7 tons in 2022. Overall, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage.

In value terms, exports of wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work expanded notably to $39K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction.

Top Export Markets for Wood; Shuttering for Concrete Constructional Work from Japan in 2022:

1. Taiwan (Chinese) (3.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform