2708Pitch and pitch coke, obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars:
ピッチ及びピッチコークス（コールタールその他の鉱物性タールから得たものに限る。）
HS code 2708 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Pitch and pitch coke, obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars:”. This code has 2 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 2708 (Pitch and pitch coke, obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars:) totaled ¥134M (YoY -7.3%), with a volume of 185 MT at about ¥721,876/MT. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (86.8%), Republic of Korea (8.7%), Germany (4.1%). Exports totaled ¥274M (YoY +34.4%), with a volume of 1,638 MT at about ¥167,328/MT. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (54.3%), Republic of Korea (21.8%), India (17.2%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥2B | 54.3% | 20,574 MT | ¥91,262/MT |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | ¥753M | 21.8% | 2,467 MT | ¥305,392/MT |
| 3 | India | ¥594M | 17.2% | 8,233 MT | ¥72,184/MT |
| 4 | Taiwan | ¥130M | 3.8% | 251 MT | ¥517,199/MT |
| 5 | Indonesia | ¥61M | 1.8% | 812 MT | ¥75,357/MT |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥1B | 86.8% | 3,944 MT | ¥316,813/MT |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | ¥126M | 8.7% | 966 MT | ¥130,272/MT |
| 3 | Germany | ¥60M | 4.1% | 183 MT | ¥325,607/MT |
| 4 | Taiwan | ¥4M | 0.2% | 20 MT | ¥179,500/MT |
| 5 | Spain | ¥634,000 | 0.0% | 2 MT | ¥317,000/MT |
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