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Latin America and the Caribbean: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the nickel ore market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. The nickel ore consumption continues to indicate a deep descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of nickel ore consumption peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Nickel Ore Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates produced in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of nickel ore production peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Nickel Ore Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

The exports totaled X tons in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The nickel ore exports continue to indicate a moderate contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, nickel ore exports amounted to $X in 2017. The nickel ore exports continue to indicate a mild increase. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

Guatemala (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of nickel ores and concentrates in 2017.

Guatemala was also the fastest growing in terms of the nickel ores and concentrates exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. Guatemala (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Guatemala ($X) also remains the largest nickel ore supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean.

In Guatemala, nickel ore exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Export Prices by Country

The nickel ore export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a tangible growth from 2007 to 2017: its price 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 2008, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for nickel ores and concentrates attained its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by export prices for Guatemala.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Guatemala (+X% per year).

Nickel Ore Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X tons of nickel ores and concentrates were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; dropping by -X% against the previous year. The nickel ore imports continue to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the nickel ore imports reached their peak volume of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, nickel ore imports totaled $X in 2017. The nickel ore imports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import Prices by Country

The nickel ore import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The nickel ore import price continues to indicate a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, an increase of -X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Peru ($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 Argentina (X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Guatemala constituted the country with the largest volume of nickel ore consumption, comprising approx. 64% of total volume. Moreover, nickel ore consumption in Guatemala exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Brazil, twofold.
Guatemala remains the largest nickel ore producing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising approx. 87% of total volume. Moreover, nickel ore production in Guatemala exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Brazil, sevenfold.
In value terms, Brazil remains the largest nickel ore supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Guatemala, with a 30% share of total exports.
In value terms, the Dominican Republic constitutes the largest market for imported nickel ores and concentrates in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil, with a 24% share of total imports.
In 2021, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $137 per ton, growing by 62% against the previous year.
In 2021, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $3,569 per ton, dropping by -34.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for nickel ores and concentrates in Latin America and the Caribbean. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 07291200 - Nickel ores and concentrates

Country coverage:

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Aruba
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Curacao
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
  • French Guiana
  • Grenada
  • Guadeloupe
  • Guatemala
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Jamaica
  • Martinique
  • Mexico
  • Montserrat
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Puerto Rico
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Suriname
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • United States Virgin Islands
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Latin America and the Caribbean, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Anguilla
    • Antigua and Barbuda
    • Argentina
    • Aruba
    • Bahamas
    • Barbados
    • Belize
    • Bolivia
    • Brazil
    • British Virgin Islands
    • Cayman Islands
    • Chile
    • Colombia
    • Costa Rica
    • Cuba
    • Curacao
    • Dominica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Ecuador
    • El Salvador
    • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
    • French Guiana
    • Grenada
    • Guadeloupe
    • Guatemala
    • Guyana
    • Haiti
    • Honduras
    • Jamaica
    • Martinique
    • Mexico
    • Montserrat
    • Nicaragua
    • Panama
    • Paraguay
    • Peru
    • Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Saint Lucia
    • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    • Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
    • Suriname
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • Turks and Caicos Islands
    • United States Virgin Islands
    • Uruguay
    • Venezuela
    • Puerto Rico

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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