Price for Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Japan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Japan (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Japan
4. Exports of Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Japan

Price for Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of coppers amounted to $2,662 per ton, increasing by 5.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 an increase of 19% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $3,704 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to November 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($4,059 per ton), while the price for India ($1,012 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 India (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Japan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of coppers amounted to $21,913 per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of coppers decreased by -12.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $24,911 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($23,992 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($15,957 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 the United States (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Japan

In 2022, approx. 31K tons of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of coppers were imported into Japan; increasing by 8.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +63.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of coppers soared to $116M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper to Japan in 2022:

1. China (28.5K tons)
2. Vietnam (1.7K tons)
3. India (0.8K tons)

Exports of Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Japan

In 2022, exports of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of coppers from Japan fell remarkably to 600 tons, waning by -17% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 723 tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of coppers contracted to $13M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $14M, and then fell in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper from Japan in 2022:

1. South Korea (153.8 tons)
2. China (141.4 tons)
3. Saudi Arabia (114.2 tons)
4. United States (110.8 tons)
5. Brunei Darussalam (69.8 tons)
6. India (8.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform