Switzerland: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in Switzerland

The revenue of the nickel ore market in Switzerland amounted to $X in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore consumption continues to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the nickel ore market reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the nickel ore market failed to regain its momentum.

Nickel Ore Production in Switzerland

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates produced in Switzerland amounted to X kg, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, nickel ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Nickel Ore Exports from Switzerland

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates exported from Switzerland stood at X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate an outstanding growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the nickel ore exports attained their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nickel ore exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing growth. 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 Switzerland

The Philippines was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by New Caledonia (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Finland (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. 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 Guatemala (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In Indonesia, nickel ore exports increased 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 Switzerland

In 2017, the nickel ore export price in Switzerland amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for nickel ores and concentrates reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, 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 Switzerland

In 2017, nickel ore imports into Switzerland totaled X tons, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a sharp deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the nickel ore imports attained their peak volume of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, nickel ore imports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, nickel ore imports continue to indicate an abrupt drop. In that year, the nickel ore imports attained their peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Nickel Ore Imports by Country into Switzerland

In 2017, China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented the largest importers of nickel ores and concentrates in the globe, together committing X% of total imports. Japan (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Ukraine (X%) and Macedonia (X%). Greece (X tons) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) occupied the weak 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 China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In China, nickel ore imports decreased by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+X% per year) and Japan (-X% per year).

Nickel Ore Import Prices by Country in Switzerland

The nickel ore import price in Switzerland stood at $X per kg in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore import price continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for nickel ores and concentrates reached its maximum level in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

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 ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($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 China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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