Canada - Unwrought Nickel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Canada - Unwrought Nickel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Canadian Nickel Mining

Canadian nickel mining plays a significant role in the country's economy and is an important sector in the global nickel industry. Canada is known to have vast nickel reserves and is currently one of the top nickel producing countries in the world.

The majority of nickel mining in Canada takes place in the province of Ontario, specifically in the Sudbury region. Sudbury is considered the nickel capital of Canada and is home to some of the largest nickel mines in the country.

Nickel mining in Canada dates back to the late 19th century when nickel was first discovered in Sudbury. Since then, the mining industry has experienced significant growth and has become a major contributor to the Canadian economy.

There are several techniques used for nickel mining in Canada, including underground and open-pit mining. Underground mining involves the extraction of nickel ore from deep beneath the surface, while open-pit mining involves the removal of ore from the surface. Both methods require extensive planning, equipment, and skilled labor.

One of the primary challenges in Canadian nickel mining is the extraction of nickel from its ore. Nickel is often found in combination with other metals such as copper and cobalt. The extraction process involves crushing and grinding the ore to a fine size, followed by various chemical processes to separate nickel from other elements.

Environmental considerations are also taken into account in Canadian nickel mining. Mining companies are required to comply with strict regulations to minimize the impact on the environment and surrounding communities. This includes proper waste management, reclamation of mined areas, and the implementation of techniques to reduce water and air pollution.

In recent years, there has been a significant focus on sustainable nickel mining in Canada. The mining industry is investing in research and development to develop new technologies and processes that are more environmentally friendly and energy efficient.

Overall, Canadian nickel mining plays a crucial role not only in the country's economy but also in the global nickel market. The industry provides employment opportunities and contributes to local communities while meeting the demand for nickel, a vital component in various industries such as stainless steel production, batteries, and electronics manufacturing.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nickel market in Canada. 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 24451100 - Nickel, unwrought
  • Prodcom 24451110 -
  • Prodcom 24451120 -

Country coverage:

  • Canada

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Canada
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

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. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. 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
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    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. 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 In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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Canada's Nickel Price Surges to $26.8 per kg After Four Consecutive Months of Increase
Mar 6, 2023
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In December 2022, the nickel price stood at $26.8 per kg (FOB, Canada), picking up by 11% against the previous month.

Which Country Imports the Most Unwrought Nickel in the World?
May 28, 2018
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Global nickel imports totaled X tons in 2016, import ,therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% fro...

Which Country Exports the Most Unwrought Nickel in the World?
May 28, 2018
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Global nickel imports totaled X tons in 2016, import ,therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% fro...

Nickel Market - Canada Remains the Global Leader in Unwrought Nickel Exports
Aug 20, 2015
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Canada continued to dominate in the global unwrought nickel trade. In 2014, Canada exported X thousand tons of unwrought nickel totaling X million USD, X% under the previous year. Its primary trading partner was the U.S., where it supplied X%

Russia Ranks First Globally in Exports of Unwrought Nickel, with $3.7B in 2014
Jul 23, 2015
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The Russian Federation dominates in the global unwrought nickel trade. In 2014, Russian Federation exported more than X thousand tons of unwrought nickel totaling X billion USD, X% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner was China, wh

Canada's Nickel Price Surges to $26.8 per kg After Four Consecutive Months of Increase
Mar 6, 2023
Eye 391

In December 2022, the nickel price stood at $26.8 per kg (FOB, Canada), picking up by 11% against the previous month.

Nickel Prices Shoot Up Due to Supply Lagging Behind Robust Demand
Jul 9, 2021
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Nickel prices skyrocketed on the expectations of a shortage on the global market provoked by the increase in demand that outpaces the supply growth. The rebound in the steel industry and rising electric vehicle manufacturing drive nickel consumption. Pandemic-related lockdowns in the first half of 2020 and the related uncertainty led to a decrease in the global nickel mine output by -4% y-o-y. Despite this, refined nickel production increased by +2% y-o-y, boosted by the recovering demand from mid-2020 and the use of secondary smelting. Indonesia, the largest nickel ore producer worldwide, banned exports of the ore and thus achieved a record output of refined nickel. 

Which Country Imports the Most Unwrought Nickel in the World?
May 28, 2018
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Global nickel imports totaled X tons in 2016, import ,therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% fro...

Which Country Exports the Most Unwrought Nickel in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 792

Global nickel imports totaled X tons in 2016, import ,therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% fro...

Nickel Market - Canada Remains the Global Leader in Unwrought Nickel Exports
Aug 20, 2015
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Canada continued to dominate in the global unwrought nickel trade. In 2014, Canada exported X thousand tons of unwrought nickel totaling X million USD, X% under the previous year. Its primary trading partner was the U.S., where it supplied X%

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