Italy: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in Italy

The revenue of the nickel ore market in Italy amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore consumption continues to indicate an outstanding increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Italy nickel ore consumption peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Nickel Ore Production in Italy

In 2017, nickel ore production in Italy stood at X kg, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Nickel Ore Exports from Italy

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates exported from Italy amounted to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the nickel ore exports attained its maximum volume in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, nickel ore exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. Over the period under review, the nickel ore exports reached its peak figure level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Nickel Ore Exports by Country from Italy

The Philippines was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by New Caledonia (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Finland (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Guatemala (X tons) and Canada (X tons) held the slight 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 ($X) remains the largest nickel ore supplier from Italy, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($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. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+X% per year) and New Caledonia (-X% per year).

Nickel Ore Export Prices by Country in Italy

The nickel ore export price in Italy stood at $X per ton in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore export price continues to indicate a strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. Italy export price peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

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 into Italy

Nickel ore imports into Italy totaled X tons in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the nickel ore imports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, nickel ore imports stood at $X in 2017. In general, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. Italy imports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Imports by Country into Italy

China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of nickel ores and concentrates in 2017. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Macedonia (X tons), together making up 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nickel ores and concentrates into Italy, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+X% per year) and Japan (-X% per year).

Nickel Ore Import Prices by Country in Italy

The nickel ore import price in Italy stood at $X per ton in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Italy import price peaked of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

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