Price for Nickel; Bars, Rods and Profiles, Not Alloyed in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Nickel; Bars, Rods and Profiles, Not Alloyed in China (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Nickel; Bars, Rods and Profiles, Not Alloyed in China (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Nickel; Bars, Rods and Profiles, Not Alloyed in China
  4. Exports of Nickel; Bars, Rods and Profiles, Not Alloyed in China

Price for Nickel; Bars, Rods and Profiles, Not Alloyed in China (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for nickel; bars, rods and profiles, not alloyeds amounted to $75,353 per ton, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 114%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($95,228 per ton), while the price for Germany ($41,981 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Nickel; Bars, Rods and Profiles, Not Alloyed in China (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for nickel; bars, rods and profiles, not alloyeds amounted to $62,843 per ton, increasing by 65% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 75%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $94,149 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($242,468 per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($5,969 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+22.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Nickel; Bars, Rods and Profiles, Not Alloyed in China

In 2022, supplies from abroad of nickel; bars, rods and profiles, not alloyeds decreased by -8% to 33 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 16%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 38 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of nickel; bars, rods and profiles, not alloyeds surged to $2.5M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +60.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Nickel; Bars, Rods and Profiles, Not Alloyed in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States8381,3629091,61124.3%
Japan5438199556677.1%
Germany4.619.9122178238.2%
Finland93.2N/AN/AN/A0%
Others59.629.768.519.5-31.1%
Total1,5382,2302,0552,47617.2%

Top Suppliers of Nickel; Bars, Rods and Profiles, Not Alloyed to China in 2022:

  1. United States (21.6 tons)
  2. Japan (7.0 tons)
  3. Germany (4.2 tons)

Exports of Nickel; Bars, Rods and Profiles, Not Alloyed in China

In 2022, exports of nickel; bars, rods and profiles, not alloyeds from China totaled 39 tons, increasing by 2.9% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 38%.

In value terms, exports of nickel; bars, rods and profiles, not alloyeds skyrocketed to $2.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Nickel; Bars, Rods and Profiles, Not Alloyed in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Korea930287540713-8.5%
Taiwan (Chinese)15019523035333.0%
United States12.69.673.5303188.6%
United KingdomN/A1.276.12771419.3%
Russia0.28.0153158824.4%
Indonesia7.2N/A9.2142170.2%
India4.19.71.856.7140.0%
BrazilN/A17.5N/A47.364.4%
Germany27.023.359.544.918.5%
Thailand73.084.310630.3-25.4%
NetherlandsN/A65.94.827.2-35.8%
Kazakhstan32.0N/AN/AN/A0%
Others13528119429930.4%
Total1,3719831,4472,45121.4%

Top Export Markets for Nickel; Bars, Rods and Profiles, Not Alloyed from China in 2022:

  1. South Korea (14.5 tons)
  2. United States (7.2 tons)
  3. Indonesia (2.9 tons)
  4. United Kingdom (2.9 tons)
  5. Russia (2.8 tons)
  6. India (1.7 tons)
  7. Taiwan (Chinese) (1.5 tons)
  8. Brazil (0.7 tons)
  9. Netherlands (0.7 tons)
  10. Germany (0.6 tons)
  11. Thailand (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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