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Japan - Padlocks, Locks And Keys Of Base Metal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingJapan's Import of Locks and Keys Increases by 4% to $88M in November 2023
Japan Lock And Key Imports
In November 2023, approximately 9.1K tons of padlocks, locks and keys of base metal were imported into Japan; picking up by 3.5% against October 2023 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 33% month-to-month.
In value terms, lock and key imports expanded slightly to $88M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 37% month-to-month.
COUNTRY | Import Value of Lock And Key in Japan (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | |
China | 57.1 | 52.5 | 64.9 | 32.7 | 54.9 | 48.2 | 50.8 | 50.7 | 49.1 | 47.8 | 51.1 | 46.8 | 51.6 |
Thailand | 6.7 | 5.9 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 8.1 |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 8.5 | 7.5 | 9.6 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 7.3 |
Vietnam | 2.5 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Indonesia | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
South Korea | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Austria | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.2 |
Others | 10.2 | 13.6 | 11.5 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 11.2 | 11.9 | 11.3 | 11.6 | 12.4 | 13.5 | 12.1 |
Total | 93.2 | 89.1 | 105 | 67.8 | 92.7 | 83.4 | 86.2 | 86.2 | 83.8 | 81.6 | 85.6 | 84.7 | 87.8 |
Imports by Country
In November 2023, China (5.9K tons) constituted the largest supplier of lock and key to Japan, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, lock and key imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (761 tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (561 tons), with a 6.2% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Thailand (+1.8% per month) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.8% per month).
In value terms, China ($52M) constituted the largest supplier of lock and key to Japan, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($8.1M), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an 8.4% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Thailand (+1.6% per month) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.2% per month).
Imports by Type
In November 2023, base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal (7.5K tons) constituted the largest type of lock and key supplied to Japan, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, base metal motor vehicle locks (1.2K tons), sixfold. Locks; (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal (241 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.7% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: base metal motor vehicle locks (+1.4% per month) and locks; (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal (-2.5% per month).
In value terms, base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal ($65M) constituted the largest type of lock and key supplied to Japan, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by base metal motor vehicle locks ($16M), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by locks; (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal, with a 4.9% share.
Import Prices by Country
In November 2023, the lock and key price amounted to $9,665 per ton, therefore (CIF, Japan), remained relatively stable against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 5.1% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $10,349 per ton. From January 2023 to November 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($13,096 per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($4,928 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lock and key 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 25721130 - Base metal padlocks
- Prodcom 25721150 - Base metal motor vehicle locks
- Prodcom 25721170 - Base metal furniture locks
- Prodcom 25721230 - Base metal cylinder locks used for doors of buildings
- Prodcom 25721250 - Base metal locks used for doors of buildings (excluding cylinder locks)
- Prodcom 25721270 - Base metal locks (excluding padlocks, motor vehicle locks, f urniture locks and locks used for doors of buildings)
- Prodcom 25721330 - Base metal clasps and frames with clasps, with locks (excluding fasteners and clasps for handbags, brief-cases and executive-cases)
- Prodcom 25721350 - Base metal keys presented separately (including roughly cast, forged or stamped blanks, skeleton keys)
- Prodcom 25721410 - Base metal hinges
- Prodcom 25721420 - Castors with mountings of base metal
- Prodcom 25721430 - Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for motor vehicles (excluding hinges, castors, locks and keys)
- Prodcom 25721440 - Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for buildings (excluding hinges, castors, locks, keys, spy holes fitted with optical elements and key operated door bolts)
- Prodcom 25721450 - Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture (excluding hinges, castors, locks and keys)
- Prodcom 25721460 - Other base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles (excluding for motor vehicles, buildings or furniture)
- Prodcom 25721470 - Base metal automatic door closers
- Prodcom 25721480 - Base metal hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets, coat racks, towel racks, dish-cloth racks, brush racks and key racks (excluding coat-racks having the character of furniture)
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
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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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
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED 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
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- 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
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- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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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