Japanese industry in 2013 stabilizes

According to the Bank of Japan in the first quarter of 2013, the country's economy expects relative stability. Although, according to the report for the fourth quarter of 2012, industrial production in Japan looks sluggish. At the same time, the preliminary results published by the Japanese Ministry of Finance indicates an increase in the export of steel in 2012 to 42 million tons, which is 3% more than in the previous year.

Analysts suggest further growth in the field of mechanical engineering and electronics. At the same level, the Japanese export of the industry of power tools will be preserved. The markets of Russia and Eastern Europe were reliably won by Makita Corporation, which produces more than 4,000 tools of tools, including gas -tools for forestry and gardening. Exports of Japanese cars will retain its positions.

Meanwhile, the import of iron ore and concentrate to Japan last year amounted to 131 million tons worth 1500 billion JPY, which is 2.1% lower than the level of 2011. In 2012, Japan increased the export of metal distribution to the United States by 2.4% to 2.4 million tons, the export of steel to EU countries decreased by 26.5% and amounted to 367,000 tons, steel exports to China decreased by 11.7% - at the same time, export to the Middle East increased by 34.7% to 2 million tons, export of Chunge and steel and steel export and steel export and steel. In Asia countries, it grew by 13.9% to 12.8 million tons, compared to the results of 2011. According to WorldSteel data, Japan entered the top ten largest manufacturers of cast iron according to the results of last year.

Last year, Japan was forced to bring liquefied gas imports to 87.3 million tons, which is 11% more than in 2011, since the country's industry has practically refused the use of nuclear power plants and went to work with thermal power plants. In 2012, thermal power plants increased the amount of electricity manufactured by 22%. The Prime Minister of Japan, announced his intention in 2013 to begin the restoration of all nuclear power plants.