Kazakhstan: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in Kazakhstan

The revenue of the nickel ore market in Kazakhstan amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore consumption continues to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the nickel ore market attained its peak figure level in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Nickel Ore Production in Kazakhstan

In 2017, approx. X tons of nickel ores and concentrates were produced in Kazakhstan; leveling off at the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Kazakhstan nickel ore production peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Nickel Ore Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2017, exports of nickel ores and concentrates from Kazakhstan totaled X kg, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a deep descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the nickel ore exports attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the nickel ore exports 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 descent. Over the period under review, the nickel ore exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Exports by Country from Kazakhstan

The Philippines was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by New Caledonia (X%), Australia (X%) and Finland (X%). 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 ($X) remains the largest nickel ore supplier from Kazakhstan, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($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 totaled +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 Kazakhstan

The nickel ore export price in Kazakhstan stood at $X per kg in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for nickel ores and concentrates attained its peak figure level in 2017, and is expected to retain 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 Kazakhstan

Nickel ore imports into Kazakhstan amounted to X tons in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate an outstanding growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Kazakhstan imports peaked of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, nickel ore imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a measured growth. In that year, the nickel ore imports attained their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the nickel ore imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Imports by Country into Kazakhstan

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

In China, nickel ore imports contracted by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. 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 Kazakhstan

The nickel ore import price in Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore import price continues to indicate a deep decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for nickel ores and concentrates reached its peak figure level of $X per kg in 2008; however, from 2009 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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