Africa: Market for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate 2019

Market Size for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil in Africa

The revenue of the nickel and nickel alloy plate market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. The consumption of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the market for nickel and nickel alloy plate attained their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the market for nickel and nickel alloy plate stood at a somewhat lower level.

Production of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil in Africa

In 2017, the amount of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil produced in Africa amounted to X tons, remaining constant against the previous year. The production of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the production of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil attained its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil in Africa

In 2017, the amount of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil exported in Africa totaled X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. The exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continue to indicate a drastic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil amounted to $X in 2017. The exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continue to indicate a drastic decline. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Exports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil by Country in Africa

South Africa dominates exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X tons), creating X% share of total exports. Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to nickel and nickel alloy plate exports from South Africa stood at -X%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Madagascar (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of South Africa and Madagascar increased by X% and X% percentage points, while Zimbabwe (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest nickel and nickel alloy plate supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Madagascar ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a X% share.

In South Africa, exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil decreased by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Madagascar (-X% per year) and Zimbabwe (+X% per year).

Export Prices for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil by Country in Africa

The export price for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The export price for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continues to indicate a deep descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil reached their peak level of $X per kg. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the export prices for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Zimbabwe ($X per kg), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Zimbabwe (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil were imported in Africa; increasing by X% against the previous year. The imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continue to indicate a drastic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil totaled $X in 2017. The imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continue to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Imports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil by Country in Africa

In 2017, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Libya (X tons), Angola (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) represented the key importers of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - Congo (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ethiopia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Libya ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Tunisia, Angola, Algeria, Nigeria, Congo, Tanzania and Ethiopia, which together accounted for a further X%.

Ethiopia (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil by Country in Africa

The import price for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil in Africa stood at $X per kg in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. The import price for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continues to indicate a significant downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil attained their peak level of $X per kg. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the import prices for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Libya ($X per kg), while Ethiopia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Algeria (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform