Canada - Nickel Powders And Flakes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingCanada's Nickel Powder Shipments Drop Sharply to $356 Million in 2024
Canada Nickel Powder Exports
In 2024, shipments abroad of nickel powders and flakes decreased by -5.8% to 12K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 18K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, nickel powder exports contracted markedly to $293M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 95%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $507M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Nickel Powder in Canada (million USD) | |||||||||
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 85.4 | 62.0 | 56.5 | 67.5 | 93.4 | 77.8 | 57.6 | 147 | 244 | 154 |
| Japan | 77.8 | 67.8 | 59.3 | 93.8 | 110 | 112 | 66.7 | 63.5 | 112 | 90.8 |
| Brazil | 14.1 | 11.3 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 11.5 | 16.5 | 32.7 |
| South Korea | 22.6 | 16.6 | 17.2 | 13.9 | 11.8 | 13.9 | 8.9 | 13.6 | 22.2 | 21.4 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 28.9 | 32.1 | 13.2 | 7.0 | 14.9 | 14.3 | 20.4 | 70.4 | 24.1 | 20.3 |
| China | 34.6 | 36.5 | 29.7 | 49.8 | 31.1 | 13.9 | 8.2 | 30.6 | 50.4 | 15.5 |
| Belgium | 18.9 | 13.2 | 9.6 | 14.8 | 17.3 | 15.1 | 10.0 | 12.9 | 23.3 | 2.5 |
| Others | 15.6 | 8.5 | 10.4 | 12.0 | 16.4 | 14.4 | 10.6 | 12.9 | 14.2 | 19.0 |
| Total | 298 | 248 | 198 | 262 | 300 | 263 | 186 | 363 | 507 | 356 |
Exports by Country
the United States (4.9K tons), Japan (3.3K tons) and Brazil (1.3K tons) were the main destinations of nickel powder exports from Canada, with a combined 76% share of total exports.
From 2014 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +6.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the United States ($154M), Japan ($91M) and Brazil ($33M) appeared to be the largest markets for nickel powder exported from Canada worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports.
Brazil, with a CAGR of +9.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2024, the nickel powder price stood at $28,712 per ton in 2023 (FOB, Canada), growing by 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2014 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, nickel powder export price increased by +116.2% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($31,525 per ton) and China ($31,207 per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($22,436 per ton) and Belgium ($25,439 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nickel powder 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 24452100 - Nickel powders and flakes (excluding nickel oxide sinters)
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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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
