| Product Code: ETC008502 | Publication Date: Jun 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Japan's copper import shipments continued to be dominated by suppliers such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Austria, Vietnam, Zambia, and Indonesia. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index indicating concentration, the overall trend shows a significant decline with a CAGR of -10.05% from 2020 to 2024. The negative growth rate of -47.78% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a challenging period for copper imports in Japan, highlighting potential shifts in market dynamics and demand patterns.

The Japan copper market is expected to witness moderate growth during the forecast period (2020-2026). This can be attributed to the increasing demand from various applications such as automotive, building & construction and electrical & electronics. Japan has a well-developed industrial base with strong production capacity for electric vehicles and consumer electronic products, which will drive further growth in the domestic copper consumption. The presence of leading market players in Japan such as Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, Nippon Mining Holdings Inc., Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd., Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. will also supplement market growth over the next five years.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Japan Copper Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Copper Market Revenues & Volume, 2019 & 2026F |
3.3 Japan Copper Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Copper Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Copper Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2019 & 2026F |
3.6 Japan Copper Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2019 & 2026F |
4 Japan Copper Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for copper in infrastructure development projects in Japan |
4.2.2 Growth in renewable energy sector driving the need for copper for wiring and cabling |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to increased use of copper in electronics and automotive industries |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating copper prices in the global market impacting import costs |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges related to environmental concerns in copper mining and production |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials like aluminum and fiber optics |
5 Japan Copper Market Trends |
6 Japan Copper Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Copper Market, By Applications |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Copper Market Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.3 Japan Copper Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.4 Japan Copper Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical & Electronics, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.5 Japan Copper Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Machinery & Equipment, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.6 Japan Copper Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.7 Japan Copper Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer & General Products, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2 Japan Copper Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Copper Market Revenues & Volume, By Rods and Wires, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.3 Japan Copper Market Revenues & Volume, By Plates and Strips, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.4 Japan Copper Market Revenues & Volume, By Tubes, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.5 Japan Copper Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2016 - 2026F |
7 Japan Copper Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Copper Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Copper Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Copper Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average copper spot price in Japan |
8.2 Percentage of copper used in renewable energy projects |
8.3 Number of patents filed for copper-related technologies in Japan |
9 Japan Copper Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Copper Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2019 & 2026F |
9.2 Japan Copper Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2019 & 2026F |
10 Japan Copper Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Copper Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2019 |
10.2 Japan Copper Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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