| Product Code: ETC009342 | 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 cemented carbide import market saw steady contributions from various countries, with Israel, China, Sweden, Thailand, and Germany emerging as key exporters. Despite the diverse sourcing, the market remained characterized by low concentration, as indicated by the low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at -2.67%, reflecting a slight decline in overall import volumes. Furthermore, the growth rate for 2023 to 2024 was -6.57%, highlighting a challenging period for the cemented carbide import market in Japan.

According to a new report by 6Wresearch, the Japan cemented carbide market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% during 2020-2026. Factors such as an increasing demand from automotive industry, growing demand for cutting tools like milling cutters, drills and taps in metalworking industries, and rising production of electronic components are driving the growth of this market. Moreover, advancements in technology that have made it easier to manufacture different kinds of cemented carbide products are further propelling its adoption across various sectors including industrial machinery and automotive parts manufacturing. Other factors expected to fuel the growth include increasing investments in infrastructure development projects across the country and government initiatives aimed at encouraging domestic manufacturers? use of advanced materials like cemented carbides for better efficiency.
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 Cemented Carbide Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Revenues & Volume, 2019 & 2026F |
3.3 Japan Cemented Carbide Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Cemented Carbide Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Composition, 2019 & 2026F |
3.6 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2019 & 2026F |
4 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Trends |
6 Japan Cemented Carbide Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Cemented Carbide Market, By Material Composition |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Material Composition, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.3 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Tungsten Carbide (WC), 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.4 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Titanium Carbide (TiC), 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.5 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Tantalum Carbide (TaC), 2016 - 2026F |
6.2 Japan Cemented Carbide Market, By End-users |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive & Metal, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.3 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace & Defense, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.4 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil & Gas, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.5 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Mining & Construction, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.6 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics & Communication, 2016 - 2026F |
7 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Japan Cemented Carbide Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Composition, 2019 & 2026F |
9.2 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2019 & 2026F |
10 Japan Cemented Carbide Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2019 |
10.2 Japan Cemented Carbide Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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