Price for Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in France - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in France (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in France (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in France
4. Imports of Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in France

Price for Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in France (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average nickel oxides and hydroxides export price amounted to $12,328 per ton, rising by 108% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible slump. The export price peaked at $19,884 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($16,489 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($5,414 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 Germany (-9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in France (CIF) - 2022

In 2021, the average nickel oxides and hydroxides import price amounted to $12,679 per ton, declining by -24.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $19,502 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($31,243 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($11,043 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in France

In 2022, shipments abroad of nickel oxides and hydroxideses decreased by -96.5% to 7.1 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,398%.

In value terms, nickel oxides and hydroxides exports dropped markedly to $87K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 743%.

Top Export Markets for Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides from France in 2022:

1. Spain (4.8 tons)
2. Germany (1.9 tons)
3. Belgium (0.4 tons)

Imports of Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in France

In 2021, approx. 50 tons of nickel oxides and hydroxideses were imported into France; with an increase of 12% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +15.8% from 2019 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, nickel oxides and hydroxides imports reduced dramatically to $632K in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 9.6%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $747K, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides to France in 2022:

1. Netherlands (36.0 tons)
2. Belgium (10.9 tons)
3. China (1.6 tons)
4. Japan (1.1 tons)
5. Germany (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform