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Ireland - Nickel (Unwrought) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Ireland: Nickel Market 2025

Nickel Market Size in Ireland

The Irish nickel market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 27% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a prominent increase. Nickel consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Nickel Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of nickel (unwrought) decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 8,319%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nickel exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 438% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for nickel exports from Ireland, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, nickel exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +45.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (-8.2% per year) and Malaysia (+62.0% per year).

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore stood at -4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+20.3% per year) and Malaysia (-52.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average nickel export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Nickel Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of nickel (unwrought) decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, nickel imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 34%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) was the main supplier of nickel to Ireland, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK amounted to +6.8%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nickel (unwrought) to Ireland, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK totaled +11.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average nickel import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 81%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+4.6%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for nickel (unwrought) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, China and Russia, with a combined 32% share of global consumption. Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey, Japan, the UK, South Korea, France, Poland, Sudan and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

What are the largest producers of nickel (unwrought) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, Russia and China, with a combined 27% share of global production. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Nigeria, Australia, Turkey, Canada, the UK, Japan, Norway, Poland and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 34%.

What are the leading suppliers of nickel (unwrought) to Ireland?

In value terms, the UK constituted the largest supplier of nickel to Ireland.

What is the average import price for nickel (unwrought) in Ireland?

In 2021, the average nickel import price amounted to $27,685 per ton, picking up by 3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nickel market in Ireland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024