Price for Aluminium; Alloys, Wire, Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension Exceeding 7mm in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Aluminium; Alloys, Wire, Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension Exceeding 7mm in Japan (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Aluminium; Alloys, Wire, Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension Exceeding 7mm in Japan (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Aluminium; Alloys, Wire, Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension Exceeding 7mm in Japan
  4. Exports of Aluminium; Alloys, Wire, Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension Exceeding 7mm in Japan

Price for Aluminium; Alloys, Wire, Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension Exceeding 7mm in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for aluminium; alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mms amounted to $3,681 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,705 per ton. From April 2023 to November 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,054 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($2,880 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 Thailand (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Aluminium; Alloys, Wire, Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension Exceeding 7mm in Japan (FOB) - 2023

In November 2023, the average export price for aluminium; alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mms amounted to $4,015 per ton, shrinking by -3.7% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2023 when the average export price increased by 7.7% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $4,354 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to November 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In November 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Taiwan (Chinese) ($4,363 per ton) and China ($4,273 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($3,059 per ton) and Spain ($3,837 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Aluminium; Alloys, Wire, Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension Exceeding 7mm in Japan

In 2022, approx. 6.1K tons of aluminium; alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mms were imported into Japan; falling by -12.5% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% 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 +63.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 6.9K tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of aluminium; alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mms amounted to $27M in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 117%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Aluminium; Alloys, Wire, Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension Exceeding 7mm in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam5.73.310.38.614.7%
Thailand1.71.83.85.144.2%
United States3.42.54.23.83.8%
United Kingdom2.52.13.13.714.0%
Netherlands2.31.63.53.413.9%
Spain0.90.71.22.336.7%
China0.40.30.30.40.0%
Others0.1N/A0.10.10.0%
Total17.012.226.627.417.2%

Top Suppliers of Aluminium; Alloys, Wire, Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension Exceeding 7mm to Japan in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (2462.0 tons)
  2. Thailand (1428.7 tons)
  3. United States (583.6 tons)
  4. United Kingdom (570.4 tons)
  5. Netherlands (550.1 tons)
  6. Spain (354.1 tons)
  7. China (80.1 tons)

Exports of Aluminium; Alloys, Wire, Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension Exceeding 7mm in Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of aluminium; alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mms decreased by -13% to 6.1K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 7K tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of aluminium; alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mms dropped modestly to $26M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +44.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $27M, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Export of Aluminium; Alloys, Wire, Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension Exceeding 7mm in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia5.06.911.58.519.3%
South Korea2.43.04.54.422.4%
Germany4.84.03.54.2-4.4%
United States2.20.91.52.1-1.5%
China2.02.22.72.11.6%
Taiwan (Chinese)1.11.42.41.613.3%
VietnamN/A0.10.61.5287.3%
Others0.80.60.51.728.6%
Total18.219.127.326.212.9%

Top Export Markets for Aluminium; Alloys, Wire, Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension Exceeding 7mm from Japan in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (2240.8 tons)
  2. South Korea (982.6 tons)
  3. Germany (921.5 tons)
  4. China (480.2 tons)
  5. United States (438.5 tons)
  6. Taiwan (Chinese) (338.8 tons)
  7. Vietnam (320.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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