Chapter (2-digit)

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%).

Export (May 2026)
¥17B
YoY: +15.0%
Qty: 5,171,531 KG
Unit price: ¥3,260/KG
Import (May 2026)
¥28B
YoY: +55.3%
Qty: 10,258,292 KG
Unit price: ¥2,778/KG

Top export destinations (2025)

#CountryValueShareQtyUnit price
1United States of America¥74B40.5%35,808,510¥2,064
2People's Republic of China¥22B12.3%9,046,032¥2,486
3Republic of Korea¥11B6.2%3,758,930¥3,001
4Taiwan¥11B6.1%2,097,241¥5,277
5Germany¥11B6.0%2,822,507¥3,880

Top import sources (2025)

#CountryValueShareQtyUnit price
1People's Republic of China¥67B30.8%67,920,218¥983
2United States of America¥37B17.1%2,503,813¥14,828
3Republic of Korea¥15B7.0%2,017,342¥7,580
4Myanmar¥13B5.8%1,681,071¥7,441
5Germany¥11B5.1%1,117,022¥9,829

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