France - Nickel (Unwrought) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingFrance's Nickel Import Plunges to $42M in September 2023
France Nickel Imports
In September 2023, the amount of unwrought nickel imported into France declined sharply to 1.6K tons, dropping by -28% against the previous month. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when imports increased by 266% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 5.9K tons. From March 2023 to September 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, nickel imports fell to $42M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 with an increase of 114% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of $88M. From March 2023 to September 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Nickel in France (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
| United States | 10.3 | 5.3 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 13.0 | 7.3 | 15.6 | 9.6 | 4.5 | 13.7 |
| Netherlands | 11.3 | 14.5 | 11.9 | 11.4 | 17.6 | 15.1 | 19.9 | 15.9 | 8.2 | 11.6 | 11.0 | 3.4 | 8.5 |
| United Kingdom | 3.5 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 5.4 |
| Luxembourg | 9.6 | 21.2 | 26.4 | 44.8 | N/A | 51.0 | 34.1 | 42.5 | 40.0 | 38.2 | 34.9 | 33.6 | 3.8 |
| Germany | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| Belgium | 3.6 | 2.5 | 5.3 | 2.8 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 2.4 |
| Others | 1.7 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 5.8 |
| Total | 41.0 | 49.6 | 55.8 | 74.0 | 40.9 | 87.6 | 76.7 | 84.8 | 66.8 | 78.5 | 66.5 | 48.4 | 42.3 |
Imports by Country
The Netherlands (392 tons), Germany (272 tons) and the United States (233 tons) were the main suppliers of nickel imports to France, with a combined 56% share of total imports.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the largest nickel suppliers to France were the United States ($14M), the Netherlands ($8.5M) and the UK ($5.4M), with a combined 65% share of total imports. Luxembourg, Germany and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.
Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +8.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In September 2023, the nickel price amounted to $26,317 per ton (CIF, France), growing by 22% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 an increase of 74% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $27,068 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($58,957 per ton), while the price for Austria ($8,894 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nickel market in France. 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:
- France
Data coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in France
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
