World - Nickel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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World - Nickel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Nickel market

Nickel - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2Indonesia
3Japan
4Russia
5United States

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia. It was followed by Japan.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +1.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Indonesia (+35.7% per year) and Japan (-10.5% per year).

Nickel Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Japan1296813913133871.6%
South Africa134871410813460-0.1%
Norway1312213660135371.6%
Finland1316313502135501.5%
Australia1347815538137250.9%
Russia1281813697137473.6%
China1323015909139532.7%
Netherlands1354813930139601.5%
Canada140691386014028-0.1%
Germany174391762614621-8.4%
Belgium1449614648150561.9%
United Kingdom1548916371159231.4%
Average1367214438139361.0%

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the UK ($15,923 per ton) and Belgium ($15,056 per ton), while Japan ($13,387 per ton) and South Africa ($13,460 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Austria1323013934159279.7%
Japan1382413871148253.6%
Taiwan (Chinese)1317614947142924.1%
South Korea1378313897142321.6%
Italy1320914148140153.0%
China1382513854139970.6%
India141791382813886-1.0%
Netherlands1322513216138272.3%
Singapore1269616088137274.0%
Germany137851415113408-1.4%
United States132481408813079-0.6%
France145661659112672-6.7%
Belgium130651399512266-3.1%
Average1370714162137990.3%

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Austria ($15,927 per ton) and Japan ($14,825 per ton), while Belgium ($12,266 per ton) and France ($12,672 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nickel - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China2.92.71.8-20.9%
Netherlands0.70.51.339.6%
United States1.61.41.2-11.0%
Germany10.90.8-12.7%
Japan0.70.70.5-17.7%

In value terms, the largest nickel importing markets worldwide were China ($1.8B), the Netherlands ($1.3B) and the United States ($1.2B), together accounting for 44% of global imports. Germany, Japan, Italy, India, South Korea, Belgium, France, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

Among the main importing countries, Singapore (+118.4% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nickel - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Russia1.81.91.93.1%
Canada1.61.51.5-3.6%
Australia2.52.11.4-25.1%
Netherlands0.60.71.455.6%
Norway1.21.31.22.1%

In value terms, the largest nickel supplying countries worldwide were Russia ($1.9B), Canada ($1.5B) and Australia ($1.4B), together accounting for 44% of global exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Norway, the UK, Finland, Japan, Belgium, South Africa, China and Germany, which together accounted for a further 48%.

South Africa (+111.5% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nickel - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for nickel worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Nickel - Product Coverage

  • HS 750210 - Nickel; unwrought, not alloyed
  • HS 750220 - Nickel; unwrought, alloys

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global nickel market. 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:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Vale, Norilsk Nickel, Jinchuan Group, Glencore, BHP Group, Rio Tinto Group, Victory Nickel, Eagle Mine, Lundin Mining Corp., PolyMet Mining Corp., Sibanye Gold Ltd, Stillwater Mining Co, Votorantim S.A., Terrafame Ltd., Eramet Group, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., SK Innovation Co., Coral Bay Nickel, Taganito HPAL Nickel, ZAO Rezhnickel

Reasons to buy this report:

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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

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

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    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. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. 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, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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