Germany: Nickel Powder Market 2025

Nickel Powder Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German nickel powder market increased by 360% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nickel Powder Production in Germany

In value terms, nickel powder production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 40%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Nickel Powder Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of nickel powders and flakes decreased by -12.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nickel powder exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of nickel powder exports from Germany, together accounting for 33% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Italy ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for nickel powder exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 35% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +24.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average nickel powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nickel Powder Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of nickel powders and flakes imported into Germany surged to X tons, with an increase of 25% on 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nickel powder imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Canada (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of nickel powder imports to Germany, with a combined 73% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Ireland and Australia, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +33.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nickel powder suppliers to Germany were the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Canada ($X), together comprising 76% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Ireland and Australia, which together accounted for a further 17%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +36.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average nickel powder import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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