4501Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork:
天然コルク（粗のもの及び単に調製したものに限る。）、コルクくず及び破砕し、粒にし又は粉砕したコルク
HS code 4501 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork:”. This code has 2 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 4501 (Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork:) totaled ¥57M (YoY -0.5%), with a volume of 55 MT at about ¥1,037,127/MT. The top import sources are Portugal (83.8%), People's Republic of China (15.8%), United States of America (0.3%). Exports totaled ¥462,000 (YoY -39.2%). The top export destinations are Republic of Korea (31.8%), Thailand (30.0%), Taiwan (22.4%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic of Korea | ¥4M | 31.8% | — | — |
| 2 | Thailand | ¥3M | 30.0% | — | — |
| 3 | Taiwan | ¥3M | 22.4% | — | — |
| 4 | Pakistan | ¥993,000 | 8.5% | — | — |
| 5 | Malaysia | ¥478,000 | 4.1% | — | — |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | ¥406M | 83.8% | 443 MT | ¥915,921/MT |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥76M | 15.8% | 93 MT | ¥820,624/MT |
| 3 | United States of America | ¥2M | 0.3% | — | — |
| 4 | Spain | ¥860,000 | 0.2% | — | — |
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