Price for Tantalum; Waste and Scrap in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Tantalum; Waste and Scrap in Japan (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Tantalum; Waste and Scrap in Japan (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Tantalum; Waste and Scrap in Japan
  4. Imports of Tantalum; Waste and Scrap in Japan

Price for Tantalum; Waste and Scrap in Japan (FOB) - 2023

The average tantalum; waste and scrap export price stood at $192K per ton in July 2023, which is down by -15.7% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated a modest increase from July 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, tantalum; waste and scrap export price decreased by -23.1% against April 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $250K per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to July 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($248K per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($139K 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 Hong Kong SAR (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Tantalum; Waste and Scrap in Japan (CIF) - 2022

The average tantalum; waste and scrap import price stood at $271,818 per ton in 2022, picking up by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tantalum; waste and scrap import price increased by +70.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($345,685 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($223,822 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Tantalum; Waste and Scrap in Japan

Tantalum; waste and scrap exports from Japan skyrocketed to 80 tons in 2022, surging by 76% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tantalum; waste and scrap exports soared to $14M in 2022. In general, exports showed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Tantalum; Waste and Scrap in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany1.72.45.26.657.2%
United States3.43.01.24.49.0%
Kazakhstan2.41.60.31.9-7.5%
United Kingdom0.1N/AN/A0.791.3%
Others0.70.10.10.1-47.7%
Total8.47.26.713.818.0%

Top Export Markets for Tantalum; Waste and Scrap from Japan in 2022:

  1. Germany (41.9 tons)
  2. United States (20.2 tons)
  3. Kazakhstan (14.9 tons)
  4. United Kingdom (2.6 tons)

Imports of Tantalum; Waste and Scrap in Japan

Tantalum; waste and scrap imports into Japan stood at 33 tons in 2022, growing by 13% on the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +20.4% 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 +74.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 56%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, tantalum; waste and scrap imports skyrocketed to $9M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Tantalum; Waste and Scrap in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Taiwan (Chinese)0.50.21.65.2118.3%
United States0.91.61.62.540.6%
Thailand1.20.71.10.7-16.4%
Indonesia0.71.31.40.6-5.0%
Hong Kong SARN/A0.10.4N/A300.0%
China0.7N/AN/AN/A0%
MexicoN/A0.4N/AN/A0%
Others0.30.30.20.2-12.6%
Total4.34.76.19.027.9%

Top Suppliers of Tantalum; Waste and Scrap to Japan in 2022:

  1. Taiwan (Chinese) (20.4 tons)
  2. United States (7.1 tons)
  3. Thailand (2.9 tons)
  4. Indonesia (2.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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