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Japan: Mica Market 2024

Mica Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese mica market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mica Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of mica decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, mica exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for mica exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, mica exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), sixfold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for mica exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mica export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 a decline.

Mica Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mica increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mica imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mica to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, mica imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mica to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mica import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for mica in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of mica consumption, comprising approx. 65% of total volume. Moreover, mica consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Norway, eightfold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.8% share.

What are the largest producers of mica in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Madagascar, India and Norway, with a combined 76% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of mica to Japan?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of mica to Japan, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland, with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.3% share.

What are the leading importers of mica from Japan?

In value terms, Vietnam remains the key foreign market for mica exports from Japan, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand, with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 12% share.

What is the average export price for mica in Japan?

The average mica export price stood at $323 per ton in 2022, falling by -22.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for mica in Japan?

In 2022, the average mica import price amounted to $663 per ton, rising by 2.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mica 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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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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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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