81Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof
その他の卑金属及びサーメット並びにこれらの製品
HS code 81 is a Chapter (2-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof”. This code has 10 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 81 (Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof) totaled ¥28B (YoY +55.3%), with a volume of 10,258,292 KG at about ¥2,778/KG. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (30.8%), United States of America (17.1%), Republic of Korea (7.0%). Exports totaled ¥17B (YoY +15.0%), with a volume of 5,171,531 KG at about ¥3,260/KG. The top export destinations are United States of America (40.5%), People's Republic of China (12.3%), Republic of Korea (6.2%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ¥74B | 40.5% | 35,808,510 | ¥2,064 |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥22B | 12.3% | 9,046,032 | ¥2,486 |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | ¥11B | 6.2% | 3,758,930 | ¥3,001 |
| 4 | Taiwan | ¥11B | 6.1% | 2,097,241 | ¥5,277 |
| 5 | Germany | ¥11B | 6.0% | 2,822,507 | ¥3,880 |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥67B | 30.8% | 67,920,218 | ¥983 |
| 2 | United States of America | ¥37B | 17.1% | 2,503,813 | ¥14,828 |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | ¥15B | 7.0% | 2,017,342 | ¥7,580 |
| 4 | Myanmar | ¥13B | 5.8% | 1,681,071 | ¥7,441 |
| 5 | Germany | ¥11B | 5.1% | 1,117,022 | ¥9,829 |
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