Eastern Asia: Nickel Matte Market 2020

Nickel Matte Market Size in Eastern Asia

The revenue of the nickel matte market in Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The nickel matte consumption continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of nickel matte consumption peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Nickel Matte Production in Eastern Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of nickel mattes and nickel oxide sinters were produced in Eastern Asia; stabilizing at the previous year. The nickel matte production continues to indicate a mild deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the nickel matte production reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Matte Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of nickel mattes and nickel oxide sinters were exported in Eastern Asia; growing by X% against the previous year. The nickel matte exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the nickel matte exports attained their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nickel matte exports totaled $X in 2017. The nickel matte exports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Nickel Matte Exports by Country in Eastern Asia

China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) prevails in nickel matte exports structure, together creating X% of total exports. Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by South Korea (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest nickel matte supplier in Eastern Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Taiwan, Chinese, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to -X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+X% per year) and Taiwan, Chinese (-X% per year).

Nickel Matte Export Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the nickel matte export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. The nickel matte export price continues to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for nickel mattes and nickel oxide sinters attained its maximum level of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Taiwan, Chinese ($X per kg), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Nickel Matte Imports in Eastern Asia

The imports totaled X tons in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the nickel matte imports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the nickel matte imports reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nickel matte imports totaled $X in 2017. The nickel matte imports continue to indicate an abrupt setback. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Matte Imports by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, Japan (X tons) represented the largest importer for nickel mattes and nickel oxide sinters, creating X% of total imports. China (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. South Korea (X tons) occupied the minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Japan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and Taiwan, Chinese ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries , China (-X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Nickel Matte Import Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the nickel matte import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. The nickel matte import price continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of import price peaked of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was China ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by South Korea (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform