Product Code: ETC005262 | Publication Date: Sep 2020 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
In 2024, Japan continued to rely heavily on pig iron imports, with South Africa, Russia, Canada, Brazil, and China emerging as the top exporting countries. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration indicates a competitive market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a robust 8.9%, highlighting sustained demand. Notably, the growth rate spiked by an impressive 118.4% from 2023 to 2024, underscoring a significant surge in import shipments during the period. Japan's pig iron import market remains dynamic and crucial for meeting domestic demand.
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 Pig Iron Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Pig Iron Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Pig Iron Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Pig Iron Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Pig Iron Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Pig Iron Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Pig Iron Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for steel production in Japan |
4.2.2 Increasing infrastructure development projects in the region |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies supporting the iron and steel industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations impacting production processes |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials like scrap metal |
5 Japan Pig Iron Market Trends |
6 Japan Pig Iron Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Pig Iron Market, By Product Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Pig Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Pig Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Basic Pig Iron, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Pig Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Foundry Pig Iron, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Pig Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By High Purity Pig Iron, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan Pig Iron Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Pig Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Foundry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Pig Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Pig Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Stainless Steel, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Pig Iron Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan Pig Iron Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Pig Iron Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Pig Iron Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Pig Iron Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of pig iron in Japan |
8.2 Capacity utilization rate of pig iron producers in the region |
8.3 Export/import volume of pig iron in Japan's market |
9 Japan Pig Iron Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Pig Iron Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Types, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Pig Iron Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Pig Iron Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Pig Iron Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Pig Iron Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |