Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Japan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Japan (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Japan
4. Exports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Japan

Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Japan (CIF) - 2022

The average heavy water (deuterium oxide) import price stood at $438,300 per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 53%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $630,876 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($1,789,182 per ton), while the price for Canada ($420,107 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Japan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average heavy water (deuterium oxide) export price amounted to $241,816 per ton, shrinking by -91.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $13,241,833 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($243,818 per ton), while the average price for exports to China stood at $241,000 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Japan

In 2022, the amount of heavy water (deuterium oxide) imported into Japan skyrocketed to 4.6 tons, picking up by 18% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 649%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, heavy water (deuterium oxide) imports surged to $2M in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 413% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) to Japan in 2022:

1. Canada (3.7 tons)
2. United States (0.8 tons)

Exports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Japan

For the fourth year in a row, Japan recorded growth in shipments abroad of heavy water (deuterium oxide), which increased by 470% to 114 kg in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, heavy water (deuterium oxide) exports dropped significantly to $28K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 77%.

Top Export Markets for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) from Japan in 2022:

1. China (81.0 kg)
2. Hong Kong SAR (33.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform