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Contents:
- Alumina Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023
- Alumina Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
- Alumina Exports in Japan
- Alumina Imports in Japan
Alumina Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023
The average alumina export price stood at $2,638 per ton in July 2023, rising by 6.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 an increase of 14% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $3,110 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to July 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($9,459 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($1,169 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Alumina Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
In July 2023, the average alumina import price amounted to $1,358 per ton, picking up by 82% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 85% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $1,468 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to July 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,635 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($516 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Alumina Exports in Japan
In 2022, exports of alumina from Japan plummeted to 69K tons, which is down by -20.3% compared with the year before. In general, exports saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 27%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 87K tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.
In value terms, alumina exports dropped to $190M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $212M, and then contracted in the following year.
Export of Alumina in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
China | 46.8 | 52.5 | 67.2 | 59.2 | 8.1% |
South Korea | 46.0 | 34.9 | 35.7 | 33.6 | -9.9% |
United States | 35.9 | 31.3 | 32.1 | 28.6 | -7.3% |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 12.1 | 13.6 | 16.4 | 14.4 | 6.0% |
Germany | 4.4 | 13.1 | 15.7 | 13.8 | 46.4% |
Thailand | 8.1 | 11.1 | 11.6 | 10.2 | 8.0% |
Malaysia | 3.0 | 1.6 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 6.3% |
Brazil | 1.5 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 23.1% |
India | 2.2 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2.9% |
Vietnam | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.9% |
Others | 13.4 | 11.6 | 20.9 | 18.9 | 12.1% |
Total | 176 | 174 | 212 | 190 | 2.6% |
Top Export Markets for Alumina from Japan in 2022:
- China (21.6K tons)
- South Korea (16.2K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (12.2K tons)
- United States (4.2K tons)
- Thailand (2.7K tons)
- India (2.6K tons)
- Malaysia (1.8K tons)
- Brazil (1.6K tons)
- Germany (1.5K tons)
- Vietnam (1.4K tons)
Alumina Imports in Japan
Alumina imports into Japan soared to 155K tons in 2022, growing by 33% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +63.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, alumina imports skyrocketed to $119M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27%.
Import of Alumina in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
France | 27.6 | 21.2 | 20.0 | 25.0 | -3.2% |
Germany | 14.5 | 13.1 | 21.7 | 23.9 | 18.1% |
South Korea | 24.9 | 11.8 | 17.5 | 19.7 | -7.5% |
Australia | 20.1 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 18.1 | -3.4% |
Indonesia | 4.0 | 5.0 | 8.6 | 9.5 | 33.4% |
China | 9.6 | 3.5 | 7.0 | 7.7 | -7.1% |
Brazil | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.8 | -20.6% |
Others | 15.0 | 9.7 | 11.8 | 13.4 | -3.7% |
Total | 119 | 80.2 | 102 | 119 | 0.0% |
Top Suppliers of Alumina to Japan in 2022:
- Australia (48.6K tons)
- France (28.2K tons)
- South Korea (24.5K tons)
- Indonesia (21.6K tons)
- Germany (12.4K tons)
- China (9.5K tons)
- Brazil (3.8K tons)
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Product coverage:
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Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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- Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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