T3 · Product exporter position

Japan exports of Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits, or for lifting, handling, loading or unloading items of heading 8486 (HS 848640)

See where Japan stands in machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits, or for lifting, handling, loading or unloading items of heading 8486: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter JPNHS6 848640Latest year 2024Stable

Latest exports

$2.1BLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

41Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+2.6%Annualized change

Destination HHI

2,872Destination concentration

Weighted share

22%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Japan in Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits, or for lifting, handling, loading or unloading items of heading 8486?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 848640. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$2.1B
Current 2024 exports$2.1B
Three-year average$2.0B
Historical peak$3.8B

Market position

Active destinations41
Destination HHI2,872
Weighted share22%
Share change+2.2 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+2.6%
Volatility0.6
Maximum drawdown67.2%
TrendStable
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterJapanCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$2.1BSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$2.1BCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+2.6%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+5.7%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationCHNDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share47.8%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration2,872HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+2.2 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes30.7%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Japan sell machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits, or for lifting, handling, loading or unloading items of heading 8486?

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

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
China$1.0B24.1%+7.8%0.3% tariffAccelerating
Taiwan$342.3M25.7%+1.1%Not reportedStable
Republic of Korea$338.5M21.8%+5.6%0.1% tariffStable
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$158.4M10.6%+2.9%0% tariffStable
Singapore$61.3M7.2%-15.5%FTA reportedSlowing
Malaysia$60.9M11.4%-1.9%FTA reportedStable
Austria$26.6M44.7%-5.9%FTA reportedGrowing
Mexico$21.4M23%+6.2%FTA reportedGrowing
Thailand$18.9M23.7%-7.5%FTA reportedStable
Israel$18.3M16.6%-0.9%0.1% tariffGrowing
Philippines$16.5M19.8%-15.7%FTA reportedStable
Germany$15.3M9.8%-20%FTA reportedStable

Destination

China

Latest exports
$1.0B
Market share
24.1%
Growth
+7.8%
Access
0.3% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Taiwan

Latest exports
$342.3M
Market share
25.7%
Growth
+1.1%
Access
Not reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Republic of Korea

Latest exports
$338.5M
Market share
21.8%
Growth
+5.6%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Stable

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$158.4M
Market share
10.6%
Growth
+2.9%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Stable

Destination

Singapore

Latest exports
$61.3M
Market share
7.2%
Growth
-15.5%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Slowing

Destination

Malaysia

Latest exports
$60.9M
Market share
11.4%
Growth
-1.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Austria

Latest exports
$26.6M
Market share
44.7%
Growth
-5.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Mexico

Latest exports
$21.4M
Market share
23%
Growth
+6.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Thailand

Latest exports
$18.9M
Market share
23.7%
Growth
-7.5%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Israel

Latest exports
$18.3M
Market share
16.6%
Growth
-0.9%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Philippines

Latest exports
$16.5M
Market share
19.8%
Growth
-15.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$15.3M
Market share
9.8%
Growth
-20%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

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

Switzerland, Liechtenstein: $9.1M / ton.

Lowest reported price

Angola: $790.3 / ton.

Median price

$154.3K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Japan and HS 848640 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$1.6B+135.4%48
2011$1.6B-1.3%47
2012$1.3B-21.2%42
2013$987.0M-21.2%40
2014$1.1B+15.5%44
2015$1.0B-10.4%47
2016$1.2B+18.6%45
2017$1.7B+43.5%51
2018$1.8B+4%46
2019$1.6B-10.5%50
2020$1.6B-2.9%44
2021$2.0B+25.4%48
2022$2.1B+6.7%43
2023$1.8B-13.4%42
2024$2.1B+17%41

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 848640.

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 machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits, or for lifting, handling, loading or unloading items of heading 8486 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.

What should be checked next?

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