Exports In 2023, Japan exported $11.9B in Iron or steel articles, making it the 5th largest exporter of Iron or steel articles in the world. At the same year, Iron or steel articles was the 14th most exported product in Japan. The main destination of Iron or steel articles exports from Japan are: United States ($2B), China ($1.85B), Thailand ($1.21B), Indonesia ($556M), and South Korea ($527M).
The fastest growing export markets for Iron or steel articles of Japan between 2022 and 2023 were United Kingdom ($123M), India ($116M), and Mexico ($99.2M).
Imports In 2023, Japan imported $7.63B in Iron or steel articles, becoming the 11th largest importer of Iron or steel articles in the world. At the same year, Iron or steel articles was the 21st most imported product in Japan. Japan imports Iron or steel articles primarily from: China ($4.18B), South Korea ($767M), Chinese Taipei ($478M), Vietnam ($459M), and United States ($401M).
The fastest growing import markets in Iron or steel articles for Japan between 2022 and 2023 were Italy ($14.7M), Germany ($11.8M), and India ($6.47M).
COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC (165), Magna International (27), and Schaeffler Group (17) were at the forefront of shipping Iron or steel articles from Japan to the United States.