Australia - Unwrought Nickel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Australia - Unwrought Nickel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Australian Nickel Production

Australian nickel production plays a significant role in the global supply of this valuable metal. With rich deposits and advanced mining techniques, Australia has emerged as one of the top nickel producers in the world. This mineral is primarily used in the production of stainless steel, batteries, and various other industrial applications.

Australia's nickel production is mainly concentrated in Western Australia, where the state's abundant reserves and favorable geological conditions make it a prime location for mining operations. The major nickel mines in Australia include the Kambalda nickel ore deposits, Eastern Goldfields Province, and the Kalgoorlie-Norseman region. These mines are operated by leading mining companies such as BHP Billiton, Western Areas, and Independence Group.

The production process of nickel involves several stages, starting with exploration and mine development. Once a deposit is discovered, extensive exploration activities are carried out to assess its size, quality, and economic viability. This is followed by the development of infrastructure, including mine shafts, processing facilities, and transportation networks.

After the development phase, the actual mining process begins, which involves the extraction of nickel ore from underground or open-pit mines. The extracted ore is then processed through various techniques, including crushing, grinding, and flotation, to separate the valuable nickel content from other minerals and impurities. This leads to the production of nickel concentrates, which are shipped to smelters for further refining.

Smelting is the next crucial step in nickel production, where the concentrates are heated at high temperatures to remove impurities and obtain pure nickel metal. The smelters employ advanced technologies, such as flash smelting and electric furnaces, to achieve high recovery rates and produce high-quality nickel. The final product is typically in the form of nickel cathodes or pellets.

Australia's nickel production has experienced fluctuations over the years due to various factors, including changes in global demand, market prices, and mining regulations. However, the country has consistently remained a major player in the global nickel market. In recent years, the increasing demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems has driven the demand for nickel, particularly in the form of nickel sulfate for battery production.

In conclusion, Australian nickel production is a vital component of the global supply chain for this versatile metal. The country's rich reserves, advanced mining techniques, and focus on sustainability have positioned it as a key player in the nickel industry. As the demand for nickel continues to rise, Australia is likely to maintain its significant contribution to global nickel production.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nickel market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 24451100 - Nickel, unwrought
  • Prodcom 24451110 -
  • Prodcom 24451120 -

Country coverage:

  • Australia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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Which Country Imports the Most Unwrought Nickel in the World?
May 28, 2018
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Global nickel imports totaled X tons in 2016, import ,therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% fro...

Which Country Exports the Most Unwrought Nickel in the World?
May 28, 2018
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Global nickel imports totaled X tons in 2016, import ,therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% fro...

Nickel Market - Canada Remains the Global Leader in Unwrought Nickel Exports
Aug 20, 2015
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Canada continued to dominate in the global unwrought nickel trade. In 2014, Canada exported X thousand tons of unwrought nickel totaling X million USD, X% under the previous year. Its primary trading partner was the U.S., where it supplied X%

Russia Ranks First Globally in Exports of Unwrought Nickel, with $3.7B in 2014
Jul 23, 2015
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The Russian Federation dominates in the global unwrought nickel trade. In 2014, Russian Federation exported more than X thousand tons of unwrought nickel totaling X billion USD, X% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner was China, wh

Nickel Prices Shoot Up Due to Supply Lagging Behind Robust Demand
Jul 9, 2021
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Nickel prices skyrocketed on the expectations of a shortage on the global market provoked by the increase in demand that outpaces the supply growth. The rebound in the steel industry and rising electric vehicle manufacturing drive nickel consumption. Pandemic-related lockdowns in the first half of 2020 and the related uncertainty led to a decrease in the global nickel mine output by -4% y-o-y. Despite this, refined nickel production increased by +2% y-o-y, boosted by the recovering demand from mid-2020 and the use of secondary smelting. Indonesia, the largest nickel ore producer worldwide, banned exports of the ore and thus achieved a record output of refined nickel. 

Which Country Imports the Most Unwrought Nickel in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 1171

Global nickel imports totaled X tons in 2016, import ,therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% fro...

Which Country Exports the Most Unwrought Nickel in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 793

Global nickel imports totaled X tons in 2016, import ,therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% fro...

Nickel Market - Canada Remains the Global Leader in Unwrought Nickel Exports
Aug 20, 2015
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Canada continued to dominate in the global unwrought nickel trade. In 2014, Canada exported X thousand tons of unwrought nickel totaling X million USD, X% under the previous year. Its primary trading partner was the U.S., where it supplied X%

Russia Ranks First Globally in Exports of Unwrought Nickel, with $3.7B in 2014
Jul 23, 2015
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The Russian Federation dominates in the global unwrought nickel trade. In 2014, Russian Federation exported more than X thousand tons of unwrought nickel totaling X billion USD, X% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner was China, wh

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