China: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in China

The revenue of the nickel ore market in China amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore consumption continues to indicate a deep decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the nickel ore market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Production in China

In 2017, approx. X kg of nickel ores and concentrates were produced in China; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Nickel Ore Exports from China

In 2017, approx. X tons of nickel ores and concentrates were exported from China; surging by X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the nickel ore exports reached their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nickel ore exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. In that year, the nickel ore exports reached their peak level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Nickel Ore Exports by Country from China

In 2017, the Philippines (X tons) represented the main exporter for nickel ores and concentrates, achieving 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%). The following exporters - Guatemala (X tons) and Canada (X tons) together made up X% 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 China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In Indonesia, nickel ore exports expanded at 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: the Philippines (+X% per year) and New Caledonia (-X% per year).

Nickel Ore Export Prices by Country in China

The nickel ore export price in China stood at $X per ton in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore export price continues to indicate a deep shrinkage. China export price peaked of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

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 China

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates imported into China totaled X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore imports continue to indicate an abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the nickel ore imports reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, nickel ore imports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a mild drop. China imports peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Nickel Ore Imports by Country into China

China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main importers of nickel ores and concentrates in 2017, amounting to near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Japan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Ukraine (X%) and Macedonia (X%). Greece (X tons) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In China, nickel ore imports shrank by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+X% per year) and Japan (-X% per year).

Nickel Ore Import Prices by Country in China

The nickel ore import price in China stood at $X per ton in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when the import prices increased by X% y-o-y. China import price peaked of $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($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 Greece (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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