Canada: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in Canada

The revenue of the nickel ore market in Canada amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore consumption continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the nickel ore market attained its maximum level of $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Nickel Ore Production in Canada

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates produced in Canada totaled X kg, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Nickel Ore Exports from Canada

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates exported from Canada totaled X tons, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a deep descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Canada exports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, nickel ore exports totaled $X in 2017. In general, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a drastic slump. Over the period under review, the nickel ore exports reached its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Exports by Country from Canada

The Philippines represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by New Caledonia (X%), Australia (X%) and Finland (X%). Guatemala (X tons) and Canada (X tons) occupied the slight share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest nickel ore supplier from Canada, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a X% share.

In Indonesia, nickel ore exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Philippines (+X% per year) and New Caledonia (-X% per year).

Nickel Ore Export Prices by Country in Canada

In 2017, the nickel ore export price in Canada amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for nickel ores and concentrates reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($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 Finland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nickel Ore Imports into Canada

Nickel ore imports into Canada amounted to X tons in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the nickel ore imports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, nickel ore imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a moderate deduction. Over the period under review, the nickel ore imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Imports by Country into Canada

China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the major importers of nickel ores and concentrates in 2017, recording near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Japan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Ukraine (X tons) and Macedonia (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Greece (X tons) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) together made up X% 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 China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nickel ores and concentrates into Canada, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

In China, nickel ore imports plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Canada (-X% per year) and South Korea (+X% per year).

Nickel Ore Import Prices by Country in Canada

The nickel ore import price in Canada stood at $X per ton in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore import price continues to indicate a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for nickel ores and concentrates reached their peak level of $X per kg. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the import prices for nickel ores and concentrates failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was China ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($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 China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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