EU: Market for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Bar 2019

Market Size for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles And Wires in the EU

The revenue of the nickel and nickel alloy bar market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2017, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The consumption of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires continues to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of consumption of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Production of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles And Wires in the EU

In 2017, approx. X tons of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires were produced in the European Union; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The production of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of production of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles And Wires in the EU

The exports totaled X tons in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a modest growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the exports of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires stood at $X in 2017. The exports of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires continue to indicate a temperate downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Exports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles And Wires by Country in the EU

In 2017, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main exporters of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires, together making up X% of total exports. Belgium (X tons) held the weak 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 Italy (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Italy, Sweden and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Italy (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles And Wires by Country in the EU

The export price for nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires in the European Union stood at $X per kg in 2017, remaining constant against the previous year. The export price for nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires attained their peak level of $X per kg. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the export prices for nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires 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 the UK ($X per kg), while Sweden ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles And Wires in the EU

The imports totaled X tons in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the imports of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires reached their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires totaled $X in 2017. The imports of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires continue to indicate a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the imports of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires reached its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Imports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles And Wires by Country in the EU

Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the major importers of nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires in 2017, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by the UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together committing 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 the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nickel and nickel alloy bar markets worldwide were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles And Wires by Country in the EU

In 2017, the import price for nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires in the European Union amounted to $X per kg, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The import price for nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles and wires reached its maximum level of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 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 the UK ($X per kg), while the Netherlands ($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 Belgium (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform