Japan: Manganese Market 2020

Manganese Market Size in Japan

The revenue of the manganese market in Japan amounted to $X in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, manganese consumption continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Japan manganese consumption peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Manganese Production in Japan

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of manganese were produced in Japan; coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, manganese production continues to indicate a drastic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the manganese production reached its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Manganese Exports from Japan

In 2017, manganese exports from Japan totaled X tonnes, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, manganese exports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the manganese exports reached its maximum volume in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, manganese exports totaled $X in 2017. In general, manganese exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. Japan exports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Manganese Exports by Country from Japan

China dominates manganese exports structure, amounting to X tonnes, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. The Netherlands (X tonnes) held the second position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X tonnes). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Germany (X tonnes) held the slight share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to manganese exports from China stood at +X%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of the Netherlands (-X%) and China (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest manganese supplier from Japan, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In China, manganese exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and South Africa (-X% per year).

Manganese Export Prices by Country in Japan

The manganese export price in Japan stood at $X per tonne in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, manganese export price continues to indicate a moderate downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, an increase of X% year-to-year. Japan export price peaked of $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Germany ($X per tonne) and China ($X per tonne), while the Netherlands ($X per tonne) and South Africa ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by South Africa (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Manganese Imports into Japan

In 2017, manganese imports into Japan totaled X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, manganese imports continue to indicate a measured decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the manganese imports reached its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, manganese imports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, manganese imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the manganese imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Manganese Imports by Country into Japan

The countries with the highest levels of manganese imports in 2017 were South Korea (X tonnes), India (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes), together recording X% of total import. The U.S. (X tonnes) took a X% share (based on tonnes) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%). The following importers - Austria (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Japan ($X) and Russia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Russia (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Manganese Import Prices by Country in Japan

In 2017, the manganese import price in Japan amounted to $X per tonne, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, manganese import price continues to indicate a slight deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Japan import price peaked of $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was France ($X per tonne), while India ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Russia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform