252800Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight
天然ほう酸塩及びその精鉱（焼いてあるかないかを問わないものとし、天然かん水から分離したものを除く。）並びに天然ほう酸でオルトほう酸の含有量が乾燥状態において全重量の85％以下のもの
HS code 252800 is a Subheading (6-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight”.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 252800 (Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight) totaled ¥13M, with a volume of 160 MT at about ¥81,463/MT. The top import sources are Turkey (97.5%), People's Republic of China (2.4%), United States of America (0.2%). Exports totaled ¥270,000 (YoY -60.9%), with a volume of 2 MT at about ¥135,000/MT. The top export destinations are Mongolia (79.6%), Thailand (20.4%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mongolia | ¥1M | 79.6% | — | — |
| 2 | Thailand | ¥265,000 | 20.4% | 2 MT | ¥132,500/MT |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | ¥119M | 97.5% | 1,582 MT | ¥74,920/MT |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥3M | 2.4% | 20 MT | ¥144,200/MT |
| 3 | United States of America | ¥217,000 | 0.2% | — | — |
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