Japan: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in Japan

The revenue of the nickel ore market in Japan amounted to $X in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the nickel ore market attained its maximum level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Production in Japan

In 2017, nickel ore production in Japan amounted to X kg, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Nickel Ore Exports from Japan

In 2017, approx. X tons of nickel ores and concentrates were exported from Japan; increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate an outstanding growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the nickel ore exports attained its maximum volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

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

Nickel Ore Exports by Country from Japan

The Philippines was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 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) took the mild 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 ($X) remains the largest nickel ore supplier from Japan, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($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%. 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 Japan

In 2017, the nickel ore export price in Japan amounted to $X per ton, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore export price continues to indicate a slight drop. Japan export price peaked of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

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 Japan

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates imported into Japan amounted to X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a deep drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Japan imports peaked of X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 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 drastic drop. Over the period under review, the nickel ore imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Imports by Country into Japan

In 2017, China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the major importers of nickel ores and concentrates in the globe, together amounting to near X% of total imports. Japan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Ukraine (X%) and Macedonia (X%). The following importers - Greece (X tons) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) together made up X% 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nickel ores and concentrates into Japan, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

In China, nickel ore imports decreased 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 Japan

The nickel ore import price in Japan stood at $X per ton in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore import price continues to indicate an abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, an increase of X% year-to-year. Japan import price peaked of $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 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

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