Southern Asia: Nickel Matte Market 2020

Nickel Matte Market Size in Southern Asia

The revenue of the nickel matte market in Southern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The nickel matte consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of nickel matte consumption peaked of $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Matte Production in Southern Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of nickel mattes and nickel oxide sinters were produced in Southern Asia; coming up by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The volume of nickel matte production peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Nickel Matte Exports in Southern Asia

The exports totaled X tons in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The nickel matte exports continue to indicate a measured downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the nickel matte exports reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the nickel matte exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, nickel matte exports stood at $X in 2017. The nickel matte exports continue to indicate a deep decrease. In that year, the nickel matte exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the nickel matte exports failed to regain its momentum.

Nickel Matte Exports by Country in Southern Asia

In 2017, Pakistan (X tons) represented the main exporter for nickel mattes and nickel oxide sinters, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), committing X% share of total exports.

Pakistan was also the fastest growing in terms of the nickel mattes and nickel oxide sinters exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. India (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of Pakistan (-X%) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the largest nickel matte supplier in Southern Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

In Pakistan, nickel matte exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Nickel Matte Export Prices by Country in Southern Asia

The nickel matte export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per kg in 2017, remaining constant against the previous year. The nickel matte export price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, an increase of -X% year-to-year. The level of export price peaked of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average export prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Pakistan ($X per kg) and India ($X per kg), while India ($X per kg) and Pakistan ($X per kg) were amongst the lowest.

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

Nickel Matte Imports in Southern Asia

The imports amounted to X tons in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. The nickel matte imports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, nickel matte imports stood at $X in 2017. The nickel matte imports continue to indicate a strong increase. In that year, the nickel matte imports attained their peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Nickel Matte Imports by Country in Southern Asia

Afghanistan prevails in nickel matte imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), constituting X% share of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons) held the slight share of total imports.

Afghanistan was also the fastest growing in terms of the nickel mattes and nickel oxide sinters imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, India (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Sri Lanka (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sri Lanka (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while India and Afghanistan saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nickel mattes and nickel oxide sinters in Southern Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Afghanistan amounted to +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-X% per year) and Sri Lanka (-X% per year).

Nickel Matte Import Prices by Country in Southern Asia

The nickel matte import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per kg in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The nickel matte import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in India ($X per kg) and Sri Lanka ($X per kg), while Afghanistan ($X per kg) and Sri Lanka ($X per kg) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform