Japan: Market for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes) 2024

Market Size for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes) in Japan

The Japanese market for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) declined remarkably to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a drastic downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes) in Japan

In value terms, production of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes)

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) were exported from Japan; picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Israel (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) from Japan, together comprising X% of total exports. China, Singapore, the UK, France and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for heavy water, isotopes and their compounds exported from Japan were South Korea ($X), Israel ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, France, Singapore, the UK and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Singapore, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average export price for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) stood at $X,131 per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X,347 per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X,474 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes)

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) imported into Japan declined modestly to X tons, standing approx. at 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest heavy water, isotopes and their compounds supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) amounted to $X per kg, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per kg. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per kg), while the price for France ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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