Germany: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the nickel ore market in Germany amounted to $X in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore consumption continues to indicate an abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Germany nickel ore consumption peaked of $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Production in Germany

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates produced in Germany stood at X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore production continues to indicate an outstanding expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Germany nickel ore production peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Nickel Ore Exports from Germany

In 2017, approx. X tons of nickel ores and concentrates were exported from Germany; falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the nickel ore exports attained their peak volume of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, nickel ore exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, 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 Germany

The Philippines was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by New Caledonia (X%), Australia (X%) and Finland (X%). Guatemala (X tons) and Canada (X tons) took the weak share of total exports.

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

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Indonesia stood at +X%. 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 Germany

The nickel ore export price in Germany stood at $X per ton in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated a temperate growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for nickel ores and concentrates attained 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 Germany

Nickel ore imports into Germany totaled X tons in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the nickel ore imports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, nickel ore imports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a deep decrease. Germany imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Nickel Ore Imports by Country into Germany

China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of nickel ores and concentrates in 2017. Japan (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Ukraine (X%) and Macedonia (X%). Greece (X tons) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) took 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 China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In China, nickel ore imports contracted 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 Germany

The nickel ore import price in Germany stood at $X per ton in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, an increase of X% year-to-year. Germany import price peaked of $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($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