Japan - Hot-Rolled Steel Bars and Rods - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Hot-Rolled Steel Bars and Rods in Japan
The Japanese market for hot-rolled steel bars and rods dropped rapidly to less than $X in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced contraction. Hot-rolled steel bar and rod consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Production of Hot-Rolled Steel Bars and Rods in Japan
In value terms, hot-rolled steel bar and rod production shrank rapidly to less than $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Hot-rolled steel bar and rod production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports of Hot-Rolled Steel Bars and Rods
Exports from Japan
Hot-rolled steel bar and rod exports from Japan fell markedly to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, exports showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, hot-rolled steel bar and rod exports reduced notably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined remarkably in the following year.
Exports by Country
South Korea (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of hot-rolled steel bar and rod exports from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese) and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest markets for hot-rolled steel bar and rod exported from Japan were South Korea ($X), China ($X) and Thailand ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The United States, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese) and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the average export price for hot-rolled steel bars and rods amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank slightly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Hot-Rolled Steel Bars and Rods
Imports into Japan
In 2023, purchases abroad of hot-rolled steel bars and rods decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, hot-rolled steel bar and rod imports dropped notably to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
South Korea (X tons), China (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of hot-rolled steel bar and rod imports to Japan, together accounting for X% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest hot-rolled steel bar and rod suppliers to Japan were South Korea ($X), China ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the average import price for hot-rolled steel bars and rods amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for hot-rolled steel bar and rod 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 24106110 - Ribbed or other deformed wire rod (of non-alloy steel)
- Prodcom 24106120 - Wire rod of free-cutting steel
- Prodcom 24106130 - Wire rod used for concrete reinforcing (mesh/cold ribbed bars)
- Prodcom 24106140 - Wire rod for tyre cord
- Prodcom 24106190 - Other wire rod (of non-alloy steel)
- Prodcom 24106210 - Hot-rolled concrete reinforcing bars
- Prodcom 24106230 - Hot-rolled bars in free-cutting steels
- Prodcom 24106250 - Forged bars of steel and hot-rolled bars (excluding hollow drill bars and rods) of non-alloy steel (of other than of free-cutting steel)
- Prodcom 24106300 - Hot-rolled wire rod in coil, of stainless steel
- Prodcom 24106410 - Hot-rolled round bars, of stainless steel
- Prodcom 24106430 - Bars and rods of stainless steel, only hot-rolled, only hotdrawn or only extruded (excluding of circular cross-section)
- Prodcom 24106510 - Bars and rods of high-speed steel, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils
- Prodcom 24106530 - Bars and rods of silico-manganese steel, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils
- Prodcom 24106550 - Hot-rolled wire rod, of bearing steel
- Prodcom 24106570 - Bars and rods of alloy steel other than stainless, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils (excluding products of bearing steel, h igh-speed steel or silico-manganese steel)
- Prodcom 24106630 - Hot-rolled bars in bearing steels
- Prodcom 24106640 - Hot-rolled bars in tool steels
- Prodcom 24106650 - Hot-rolled bars (excluding hollow drill bars and rods) of alloy steel (other than of stainless, tool, silico-manganese, bearing and high speed steel)
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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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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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
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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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
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- 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
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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
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