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Colombia: Nickel Ore Market 2025

Nickel Ore Market Size in Colombia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Colombian nickel ore market, when its value increased by 0.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Nickel Ore Production in Colombia

In value terms, nickel ore production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Nickel Ore Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, overseas shipments of nickel ores and concentrates decreased by -15.4% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 54%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nickel ore exports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X kg) was the main destination for nickel ore exports from Colombia, with a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile amounted to -2.6%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) also remains the key foreign market for nickel ores and concentrates exports from Colombia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Chile amounted to -1.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average nickel ore export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, nickel ore export price increased by +32.6% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+118.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Nickel Ore Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2021, overseas purchases of nickel ores and concentrates decreased by -50% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 440%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nickel ore imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 801% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X kg) was the main nickel ore supplier to Colombia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -38.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nickel ores and concentrates to Colombia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -33.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average nickel ore import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 67%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +8.6% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nickel ore market in Colombia. 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 07291200 - Nickel ores and concentrates

Country coverage:

Colombia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Colombia
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
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024