France: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in France

The revenue of the nickel ore market in France amounted to $X in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore consumption continues to indicate a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% against the previous year. France nickel ore consumption peaked of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Production in France

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates produced in France totaled X kg, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore production continues to indicate an outstanding increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when it surged by X% against the previous year. France nickel ore production peaked of X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Nickel Ore Exports from France

Nickel ore exports from France stood at X tons in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the nickel ore exports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, nickel ore exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the nickel ore exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the nickel ore exports failed to regain its momentum.

Nickel Ore Exports by Country from France

In 2017, the Philippines (X tons) was the key exporter for nickel ores and concentrates, mixed up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), New Caledonia (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Finland (X tons), together generating X% share of total exports. Guatemala (X tons) and Canada (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 Guatemala (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest nickel ore supplier from France, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a X% share.

In Indonesia, nickel ore exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Philippines (+X% per year) and New Caledonia (-X% per year).

Nickel Ore Export Prices by Country in France

The nickel ore export price in France stood at $X per ton in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for nickel ores and concentrates reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($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 Finland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nickel Ore Imports into France

In 2017, approx. X tons of nickel ores and concentrates were imported into France; picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the nickel ore imports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nickel ore imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a strong growth. France imports peaked of $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Nickel Ore Imports by Country into France

In 2017, China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the key importers of nickel ores and concentrates in the globe, together finishing at approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Macedonia (X tons), together comprising X% share of total imports. Greece (X tons) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) held the weak 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 China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nickel ores and concentrates into France, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

In China, nickel ore imports plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+X% per year) and Japan (-X% per year).

Nickel Ore Import Prices by Country in France

The nickel ore import price in France stood at $X per ton in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore import price continues to indicate a significant setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for nickel ores and concentrates attained its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was China ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($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 China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform