79Zinc and articles thereof
亜鉛及びその製品
HS code 79 is a Chapter (2-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Zinc and articles thereof”. This code has 2 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 79 (Zinc and articles thereof) totaled ¥3B (YoY +74.5%), with a volume of 3,521,830 KG at about ¥879/KG. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (42.8%), Republic of Korea (15.5%), Malaysia (7.0%). Exports totaled ¥4B (YoY +58.0%), with a volume of 8,306,069 KG at about ¥530/KG. The top export destinations are India (27.8%), Thailand (26.8%), Taiwan (11.2%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | ¥15B | 27.8% | 35,052,336 | ¥430 |
| 2 | Thailand | ¥15B | 26.8% | 33,830,021 | ¥430 |
| 3 | Taiwan | ¥6B | 11.2% | 13,770,353 | ¥440 |
| 4 | People's Republic of China | ¥5B | 8.6% | 9,769,783 | ¥475 |
| 5 | Viet Nam | ¥4B | 7.6% | 9,008,476 | ¥460 |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥11B | 42.8% | 3,622,074 | ¥2,901 |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | ¥4B | 15.5% | 6,815,961 | ¥558 |
| 3 | Malaysia | ¥2B | 7.0% | 3,607,695 | ¥474 |
| 4 | Peru | ¥2B | 6.5% | 3,410,146 | ¥467 |
| 5 | Indonesia | ¥2B | 6.4% | 2,943,568 | ¥531 |
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