Japan - Aluminum and Alloys - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Aluminum Market Size in Japan
In 2022, the Japanese aluminum market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Aluminum Production in Japan
In value terms, aluminum production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Aluminum Exports
Exports from Japan
After two years of growth, shipments abroad of aluminum and alloys decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.
In value terms, aluminum exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.
Exports by Country
South Korea (X tons), China (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of aluminum exports from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Malaysia, Mexico, Vietnam and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for aluminum exported from Japan were China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Mexico, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 aluminum export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per 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 Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Aluminum Imports
Imports into Japan
In 2022, approx. X tons of aluminum and alloys were imported into Japan; which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, aluminum imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminum imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports. New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, China, India, Brazil, Malaysia, Nigeria, South Africa, Bahrain and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest aluminum suppliers to Japan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Russia ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, China, Brazil, India, Malaysia, South Africa, Nigeria, Bahrain and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average aluminum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Qatar ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) and Nigeria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the aluminum 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 24421130 - Unwrought non-alloy aluminium (excluding powders and flakes)
- Prodcom 24421154 - Unwrought aluminium alloys (excluding aluminium powders and flakes)
Country coverage:
- Japan
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- 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
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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