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Japan: Market for Iron or Steel Cans 2024

Market Size for Iron or Steel Cans in Japan

The Japanese iron or steel can market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight curtailment. Iron or steel can consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Iron or Steel Cans in Japan

In value terms, iron or steel can production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Iron or steel can production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Iron or Steel Cans

Exports from Japan

In 2022, iron or steel can exports from Japan contracted to X units, dropping by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, iron or steel can exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X units) was the main destination for iron or steel can exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China (X units), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam stood at X%.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron or steel cans exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average iron or steel can export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Vietnam totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Iron or Steel Cans

Imports into Japan

For the fourth consecutive year, Japan recorded decline in supplies from abroad of iron or steel cans, which decreased by X% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iron or steel can imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X units) constituted the largest iron or steel can supplier to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, iron or steel can imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea stood at X%.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel cans to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Korea stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average iron or steel can import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the price for China totaled $X per unit.

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 a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for iron or steel cans in the world?

The country with the largest volume of iron or steel can consumption was China, accounting for 22% of total volume. Moreover, iron or steel can consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India, with an 8.2% share.

What are the largest producers of iron or steel cans in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of iron or steel can production, accounting for 23% of total volume. Moreover, iron or steel can production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India, with an 8.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of iron or steel cans to Japan?

In value terms, South Korea constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel cans to Japan, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China, with a 24% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of iron or steel cans from Japan?

In value terms, Vietnam remains the key foreign market for iron or steel cans exports from Japan, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China, with a 1.5% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for iron or steel cans in Japan?

In 2022, the average iron or steel can export price amounted to $0.3 per unit, declining by -16.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for iron or steel cans in Japan?

In 2022, the average iron or steel can import price amounted to $0.3 per unit, dropping by -7.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for iron or steel can 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 25921133 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, food cans
Prodcom 25921135 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, drinks
Prodcom 25921150 - Cans other than for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l

Country coverage:

Japan

Data coverage:

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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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

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
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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