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Article Publishing Date: Jun 19, 2024

Japan's Mercury Exports Plummet to $1.3M in 2023

Japan Mercury Exports

In 2023, overseas shipments of mercuries decreased by -41.7% to 30 tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when exports increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 147 tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mercury exports fell significantly to $1.3M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by 108%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $6.2M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum. Japan Mercury Exports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRY	Export Value of Mercury in Japan (thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
India	2,901	1,702	1,927	1,359	1,400	326	207	N/A	223	513	506
Brazil	1,009	834	N/A	45.6	397	831	572	577	N/A	749	440
Peru	N/A	N/A	N/A	195	N/A	N/A	260	N/A	241	N/A	271
Iran	N/A	142	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	44.5
Myanmar	N/A	46.6	375	573	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Singapore	1,161	724	143	6.8	20.1	N/A	N/A	N/A	5.1	N/A	N/A
Colombia	320	270	371	931	136	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Argentina	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	364	518	779	N/A
Others	807	525	425	504	196	93.5	122	11.8	7.0	20.0	4.8
Total	6,197	4,244	3,241	3,614	2,149	1,251	1,160	952	993	2,062	1,267

Exports by Country

Brazil (12 tons), India (11 tons) and Peru (6 tons) were the main destinations of mercury exports from Japan, together comprising 98% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +2.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for mercury exported from Japan were India ($506K), Brazil ($440K) and Peru ($271K), with a combined 96% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Peru, with a CAGR of +4.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the mercury price stood at $42,342 per ton (FOB, Japan), growing by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $85,080 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($87,257 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($36,657 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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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

Japan - Mercury - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

Japan's Mercury Exports Plummet to $1.3M in 2023

Japan Mercury Exports

Exports by Country

Export Prices by Country

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7. PRODUCTION

8. IMPORTS

9. EXPORTS

10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

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