Japan: Chalk And Dolomite Market 2024

Chalk And Dolomite Market Size in Japan

The Japanese chalk and dolomite market shrank slightly to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. Chalk and dolomite consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chalk And Dolomite Production in Japan

In value terms, chalk and dolomite production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chalk And Dolomite Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2023, shipments abroad of chalk and dolomite decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite exports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for chalk and dolomite exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chalk and dolomite exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), ninefold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for chalk and dolomite exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average chalk and dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk And Dolomite Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2023, chalk and dolomite imports into Japan amounted to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) constituted the largest chalk and dolomite supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chalk and dolomite imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Philippines (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chalk and dolomite to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average chalk and dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, chalk and dolomite import price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform