Steam Cost in Japan
The chart above illustrates Steam cost assessments, in US Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt), from May 2022 through May 2023, as described below:
- Steam, LP, cash cost, on-site: Steam, Low Pressure, Japan, cash cost, formula, on-site (typical consumer facility)
- Steam, LP, contract price, exw: Steam, Low Pressure, Japan, contract price, exw, formula
- Steam, HP, cash cost, on-site: Steam, High Pressure, Japan, cash cost, formula, on-site (typical consumer facility)
- Steam, HP, contract price, exw: Steam, High Pressure, Japan, contract price, exw, formula
- Steam, MP, contract price, exw: Steam, Medium Pressure, Japan, contract price, exw, formula
- Steam, MP, cash cost, on-site: Steam, Medium Pressure, Japan, cash cost, formula, on-site (typical consumer facility)
- Steam, LP, cash cost, off-site: Steam, Low Pressure, Japan, cash cost, formula, off-site (large supplier)
- Steam, HP, cash cost, off-site: Steam, High Pressure, Japan, cash cost, formula, off-site (large supplier)
- Steam, MP, cash cost, off-site: Steam, Medium Pressure, Japan, cash cost, formula, off-site (large supplier)
In May 2023, the Low Pressure Steam cash cost for on-site delivery in Japan stood at 56.80 USD per metric ton, representing a decrease of 13.66% compared to April 2023. When looking at the broader 12-month trend, Low Pressure Steam costs in Japan showed a total decline of 15.43% from May 2022 to May 2023. As of May 2023, the Low Pressure Steam contract price on an ex-works basis in Japan was quoted at 55.20 USD per metric ton, down 10.35% from the previous month. Examining the year-over-year performance, Low Pressure Steam contract prices in Japan experienced a cumulative decrease of 15.77% over the 12-month period. The High Pressure Steam cash cost for on-site delivery in Japan reached 64.70 USD per metric ton in May 2023, marking a 10.51% decline from March 2023. Looking at the annual trend, High Pressure Steam costs in Japan fell by a total of 15.84% when comparing May 2023 to May 2022. In May 2023, High Pressure Steam contract prices on an ex-works basis in Japan were assessed at 63.10 USD per metric ton, reflecting a 10.85% decrease from April 2023. Over the 12-month period from May 2022 to May 2023, High Pressure Steam contract prices in Japan declined by 15.80%.
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