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Feldspar market in Japan

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the Japanese feldspar market volume increased from 135.6 thousand tons to 140.1 thousand tons. This steady growth aligned with the expansion of manufacturing automation and sustained investment in semiconductor and automotive production equipment, which raised demand for industrial minerals like feldspar used in ceramic and glass components.

After 2022, feldspar import volumes began a downward trend, dropping from 42.9 thousand tons in 2022 to 26.7 thousand tons in 2025, while exports gradually rose. This contraction coincided with weaker market conditions and reduced equipment investment across Asia, which suppressed demand for imported materials. The growing presence of local Chinese manufacturers also started to reshape the supply landscape.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Japan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Japan in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Japan in value, 2018-2022, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
  3. 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production feldspar in Japan

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Japan ranked 26th globally in feldspar production volume.

Top producers of feldspar, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of feldspar, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Japan produced 100.0 K t of feldspar, showing little change from 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2019, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Japan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of growth, feldspar production in Japan declined. In 2021, the output was valued at 22 215 K $ US, a 25.7% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 11.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 29 915 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, at 13.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Japan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.8%	4.7%	(25.7%)	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports feldspar from Japan

Exports in kind, t

The market showed volatility during these years, with export volumes varying 1.9 times from the low in 2020 to the high in 2021. In 2021, Japan exported 2 390 t of feldspar, a 94.6% increase from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 1 228 t, with the largest decline also in 2020, at 18.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.0%)	(18.6%)	94.6%	10.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the export structure in kind was dominated by Asia, not elsewhere specified, which accounted for 70.1% of total flows, alongside numerous minor partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Japan's feldspar export volume increased. In 2021, exports totaled 531 K $ US, a sharp rise of 44.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 20.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 367 K $ US, with the largest decline also in 2020, at 14.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	(14.8%)	44.5%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Asia, not elsewhere specified, and China were the dominant buyers of feldspar from Japan, together accounting for 92.0% of total exports in value terms, while other destinations each held relatively small shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports feldspar to Japan

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Japan's feldspar imports amounted to 42 112 t, a 7.2% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 12.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.7%	(1.5%)	7.2%	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, South Korea (65.4% of imports in kind), Turkey (13.0%), and India (11.3%) led as the top suppliers of feldspar to Japan, with their combined share reaching 89.7% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Japan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Japan's feldspar import volume amounted to 5 894 K $ US, a 13.5% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 21.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 7.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, at 15.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.9%	(7.8%)	13.5%	6.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, South Korea (46.2% of imports in value terms), Malaysia (16.6%), and Turkey (16.5%) consistently remained the main sources for imports in value terms, together accounting for 79.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Japan in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io