France: Nickel Market Overview 2020

Nickel Market Size in France

The revenue of the nickel market in France amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel consumption continues to indicate an abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. France nickel consumption peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Production in France

In 2017, nickel production in France amounted to X kg, flattening at the previous year. Overall, nickel production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Nickel Exports from France

In 2017, nickel exports from France amounted to X tonnes, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, nickel exports continue to indicate a deep decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the nickel exports attained its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, nickel exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, nickel exports continue to indicate a deep setback. France exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Exports by Country from France

Australia (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes), Norway (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total exports of nickel (unwrought) in 2017. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Finland (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes), together creating X% share of total exports. Singapore (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and South Africa (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest nickel markets worldwide were Canada ($X), Russia ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Norway, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Finland, the UK, South Africa, Singapore, Japan, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Malaysia (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nickel Export Prices by Country in France

The nickel export price in France stood at $X per kg in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, nickel export price continues to indicate a drastic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for nickel (unwrought) reached its maximum level of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it 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 Canada ($X per kg), while Singapore ($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 South Africa (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Nickel Imports into France

In 2017, nickel imports into France totaled X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the nickel imports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, nickel imports stood at $X in 2017. In general, nickel imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. France imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Imports by Country into France

In 2017, China (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Switzerland (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Malaysia (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) represented the key importers of nickel (unwrought) in the world, making up X% of total import. Italy (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes) 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 Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nickel markets worldwide were China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Japan, France, Belgium, Taiwan, Chinese, South Korea and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Malaysia (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countriesover the last decade, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Nickel Import Prices by Country in France

The nickel import price in France stood at $X per kg in 2017, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, nickel import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. France import price peaked of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it 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 ($X per kg), while Malaysia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform