India: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in India

The revenue of the nickel ore market in India amounted to $X in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore consumption continues to indicate an abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the nickel ore market attained its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Production in India

Nickel ore production in India amounted to X kg in 2017, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, nickel ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Nickel Ore Exports from India

In 2017, exports of nickel ores and concentrates from India totaled X kg, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when it surged by -X% y-o-y. India exports peaked of X kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, nickel ore exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, nickel ore exports continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. India exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Exports by Country from India

The Philippines was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) took 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) 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 ($X) remains the largest nickel ore supplier from India, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($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 India

The nickel ore export price in India stood at $X per ton in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a remarkable 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. Based on 2017 figures, the nickel ore export price increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous 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.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, 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 by Country into India

China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of nickel ores and concentrates in 2017. Japan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Ukraine (X tons) and Macedonia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Greece (X tons) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

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

In China, nickel ore imports declined 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 India

In 2017, the nickel ore import price in India amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at by -% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it decreased at an average annual rate of nan%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, an increase of -% y-o-y.

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

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