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Japan - Gold, in Semi-Manufactured Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Semi-Manufactured Gold Price in Japan - 2023

Semi-Manufactured Gold Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023

The average semi-manufactured gold export price stood at $60.6M per ton in July 2023, with an increase of 5.7% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 12% month-to-month. The export price peaked in July 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($63.3M per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($39.5M 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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Manufactured Gold Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023

The average semi-manufactured gold import price stood at $45.1M per ton in July 2023, standing approximately at the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 an increase of 32% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $58.2M per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to July 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($72.6M per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($14.3M per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Manufactured Gold Exports in Japan

In 2022, approx. 39 tons of gold, in semi-manufactured forms were exported from Japan; falling by -34.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 121%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 60 tons, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, semi-manufactured gold exports shrank modestly to $1.6B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +52.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year.

Export of Semi-Manufactured Gold in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Malaysia	309	320	474	474	15.3%
Singapore	344	505	533	472	11.1%
Taiwan (Chinese)	181	240	301	188	1.3%
Switzerland	0.1	N/A	N/A	165	1081.7%
United States	63.9	95.3	118	102	16.9%
Hong Kong SAR	4.5	2.7	17.6	63.0	141.0%
Thailand	66.0	71.0	65.9	50.5	-8.5%
China	36.3	41.3	58.5	38.9	2.3%
Others	49.4	59.8	50.7	49.2	-0.1%
Total	1,054	1,335	1,618	1,603	15.0%

Top Export Markets for Semi-Manufactured Gold from Japan in 2022:

Singapore (8.3 tons)
Malaysia (8.3 tons)
Hong Kong SAR (6.9 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (4.4 tons)
United States (3.8 tons)
Switzerland (2.8 tons)
China (1.3 tons)
Thailand (1.1 tons)

Semi-Manufactured Gold Imports in Japan

Semi-manufactured gold imports into Japan expanded modestly to 1.5 tons in 2022, rising by 3.1% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 7.7%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.9 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semi-manufactured gold imports rose remarkably to $81M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -15.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 60%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $95M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Semi-Manufactured Gold in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
South Korea	26.3	19.2	26.4	21.6	-6.4%
Switzerland	7.0	9.3	3.7	20.1	42.1%
Taiwan (Chinese)	7.7	46.0	21.0	19.6	36.5%
United States	10.0	10.5	12.4	7.3	-10.0%
China	4.3	5.8	7.3	6.9	17.1%
United Arab Emirates	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.7	0%
Germany	0.4	0.4	1.4	1.1	40.1%
Others	3.9	4.0	3.5	2.5	-13.8%
Total	59.5	95.2	75.9	80.7	10.7%

Top Suppliers of Semi-Manufactured Gold to Japan in 2022:

South Korea (388.0 kg)
Taiwan (Chinese) (384.0 kg)
Switzerland (354.0 kg)
United States (165.0 kg)
China (147.0 kg)
United Arab Emirates (35.0 kg)
Germany (24.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the semi-manufactured gold market 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.

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Prodcom 24412050 - Gold, in semi-manufactured forms for non-monetary use (including plated with platinum) (excluding unwrought or in powder form)

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Japan

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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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The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023