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Japan: Glutamic Acid Market 2024

Glutamic Acid Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese glutamic acid market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Glutamic Acid Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, exports of glutamic acid and its salts from Japan contracted modestly to X tons, remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, glutamic acid exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for glutamic acid exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, glutamic acid exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for glutamic acid exported from Japan were the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average glutamic acid export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X 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 South Korea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Glutamic Acid Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of glutamic acid and its salts was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glutamic acid imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of glutamic acid imports to Japan, together accounting for X% of total imports. China, Taiwan (Chinese) and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest glutamic acid suppliers to Japan were Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Brazil ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. China, Taiwan (Chinese) and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average glutamic acid import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for glutamic acid and its salts in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Japan, Nigeria and Indonesia, together accounting for 30% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of glutamic acid and its salts in the world?

China remains the largest glutamic acid producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 65% of total volume. Moreover, glutamic acid production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Brazil, fivefold. Indonesia ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.

What are the leading suppliers of glutamic acid and its salts to Japan?

In value terms, Indonesia, Vietnam and Brazil were the largest glutamic acid suppliers to Japan, with a combined 86% share of total imports. China, Taiwan Chinese) and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

What are the leading importers of glutamic acid and its salts from Japan?

In value terms, the largest markets for glutamic acid exported from Japan were the United States, the Netherlands and Vietnam, together comprising 68% of total exports.

What is the average export price for glutamic acid and its salts in Japan?

The average glutamic acid export price stood at $11,487 per ton in 2022, dropping by -13.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for glutamic acid and its salts in Japan?

In 2022, the average glutamic acid import price amounted to $1,754 per ton, with an increase of 31% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the glutamic acid market 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.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 21102020 - Glutamic acid and its salts

Country coverage:

Japan

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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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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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
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