T3 · Product exporter position

Japan exports of Coke and semi-coke: of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated: retort carbon (HS 270400)

See where Japan stands in coke and semi-coke: of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated: retort carbon: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter JPNHS6 270400Latest year 2024Rapid decline

Latest exports

$627.2MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

19Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-16.9%Annualized change

Destination HHI

1,857Destination concentration

Weighted share

25%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Japan in Coke and semi-coke: of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated: retort carbon?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 270400. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$627.2M
Current 2024 exports$555.2M
Three-year average$652.1M
Historical peak$1.9B

Market position

Active destinations19
Destination HHI1,857
Weighted share25%
Share change+4.8 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-16.9%
Volatility1
Maximum drawdown90.2%
TrendRapid decline
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterJapanCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$627.2MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$555.2MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-16.9%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+6%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationGBRDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share34.5%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration1,857HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+4.8 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes41%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Japan sell coke and semi-coke: of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated: retort carbon?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
United Kingdom$216.7M47.7%-2.5%FTA reportedGrowing
India$123.6M8.3%+15.1%FTA reportedGrowing
Brazil$72.0M7.5%+82.4%0.3% tariffStable
Viet Nam$56.0M17.6%-26.3%FTA reportedAccelerating
Mexico$31.7M20.5%-26.8%FTA reportedGrowing

Destination

United Kingdom

Latest exports
$216.7M
Market share
47.7%
Growth
-2.5%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

India

Latest exports
$123.6M
Market share
8.3%
Growth
+15.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Brazil

Latest exports
$72.0M
Market share
7.5%
Growth
+82.4%
Access
0.3% tariff
Signal
Stable

Destination

Viet Nam

Latest exports
$56.0M
Market share
17.6%
Growth
-26.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Mexico

Latest exports
$31.7M
Market share
20.5%
Growth
-26.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Price intelligence

How does Japan's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

United Arab Emirates: $71.0K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Papua New Guinea: $13.5 / ton.

Median price

$446.2 / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Japan and HS 270400 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$279.7M+16.8%22
2011$292.6M+4.6%23
2012$427.8M+46.2%15
2013$320.6M-25.1%20
2014$248.3M-22.5%18
2015$134.4M-45.9%16
2016$151.4M+12.7%15
2017$332.6M+119.7%15
2018$425.0M+27.8%23
2019$415.2M-2.3%22
2020$663.4M+59.8%18
2021$969.1M+46.1%19
2022$917.3M-5.4%17
2023$483.9M-47.2%19
2024$555.2M+14.7%19

Exporter context

Japan economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 270400.

Japan has reported exports of $740.4B and a trade balance of $48.6B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 20% trade openness, 24.8% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Japan coke and semi-coke: of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated: retort carbon exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

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