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Japan's Bentonite Market Shows Recovery in 2024

Production and exports of bentonite in Japan surged in 2024, bucking the general trend. However, consumption and exports faced setbacks, and imports expanded slightly despite a general downturn.

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In this image there are fruits in trays and there are price boards.

Japan's Bentonite Market Shows Recovery in 2024

Japan's bentonite market showed signs of recovery in 2024, with a notable increase in production and exports. However, consumption and exports faced setbacks, and imports expanded slightly despite a general downturn in the stock market today.

Bentonite imports into Japan reached $X in 2024, marking a slight expansion despite a general slowdown in the stock market. The United States remained the largest supplier, accounting for X% of total imports. The main customers were construction, foundry, and cosmetics industries, using bentonite for drilling mud, molding sand, and skincare products respectively.

Bentonite production in Japan surged to $X in 2024, bucking the general trend in the stock market. Meanwhile, consumption showed a noticeable reduction in the same year. Exports also decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year in the stock market. The primary destinations for Japanese bentonite exports were Indonesia, Thailand, and South Korea.

The Japanese bentonite market grew by X% to $X in 2024, following two years of decline in the stock market. The average import price increased by X% to $X per ton. Bentonite exports from Japan surged to $X in 2024, although it faced a general slump in the stock market. Imports stood at X tons, up by X% compared to the previous year in the stock market.

In 2024, Japan's bentonite market demonstrated mixed signals, with production and exports surging while consumption and exports declined in the stock market today. Imports expanded slightly, and the market size grew after two years of contraction in the stock market. The average import price also increased. The United States remained the top supplier, and construction, foundry, and cosmetics industries were the primary customers in the stock market today.

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