Chlorides; of Nickel Price in Ukraine - 2023

Chlorides; of Nickel Price in Ukraine (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average chlorides; of nickel import price amounted to $7,691 per ton, increasing by 35% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($7,942 per ton), while the price for China ($1,650 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chlorides; of Nickel Price in Ukraine (FOB) - 2022

The average chlorides; of nickel export price stood at $690 per ton in 2022, reducing by -14.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 a decrease of -2%. The export price peaked at $1,597 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Moldova.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Moldova amounted to -7.2% per year.

Chlorides; of Nickel Imports in Ukraine

In 2022, approx. 3 tons of chlorides; of nickels were imported into Ukraine; reducing by -70.3% compared with 2021. In general, imports faced a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 10 tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, chlorides; of nickel imports contracted sharply to $23K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $57K, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Import of Chlorides; of Nickel in Ukraine (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Poland	8.8	10.2	16.3	18.8	28.8%
Germany	6.2	15.3	4.9	4.0	-13.6%
China	3.4	2.0	0.4	0.2	-61.1%
France	7.0	12.9	0.8	N/A	-66.2%
India	23.9	2.1	12.4	N/A	-28.0%
Others	0.6	1.2	22.3	N/A	509.6%
Total	50.0	43.8	57.1	22.9	-22.9%

Top Suppliers of Chlorides; of Nickel to Ukraine in 2022:

Poland (2375.0 kg)
Germany (500.0 kg)
China (100.0 kg)
France (3.0 kg)

Chlorides; of Nickel Exports in Ukraine

For the third year in a row, Ukraine recorded decline in overseas shipments of chlorides; of nickels, which decreased by -69.4% to 11 kg in 2022. In general, exports recorded a precipitous setback. The smallest decline of -44.6% was in 2021.

In value terms, chlorides; of nickel exports contracted dramatically to $8 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The smallest decline of -48.7% was in 2020.