Malaysia: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in Malaysia

The revenue of the nickel ore market in Malaysia amounted to $X in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore consumption continues to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the nickel ore market reached their peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Nickel Ore Production in Malaysia

In 2017, nickel ore production in Malaysia stood at X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Malaysia nickel ore production peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Nickel Ore Exports from Malaysia

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates exported from Malaysia totaled X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by -X% year-to-year. Malaysia exports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, nickel ore exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a precipitous deduction. Malaysia exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Exports by Country from Malaysia

The Philippines represented the major exporter of nickel ores and concentrates in the world, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. Indonesia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by New Caledonia (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Finland (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Guatemala (X tons) and Canada (X tons) together made up X% 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 ($X) remains the largest nickel ore supplier from Malaysia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($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 rate of growth in terms of value in Indonesia stood at +X%. 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 Malaysia

The nickel ore export price in Malaysia stood at $X per ton in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore export price continues to indicate a deep shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for nickel ores and concentrates reached its maximum level of $X per kg 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 Malaysia

In 2017, approx. X kg of nickel ores and concentrates were imported into Malaysia; reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore imports continue to indicate an abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, when imports increased by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the nickel ore imports reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, nickel ore imports totaled $X in 2017. In general, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the nickel ore imports reached their peak level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Nickel Ore Imports by Country into Malaysia

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 mixed up 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 more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2017, the nickel ore import price in Malaysia amounted to $X per kg, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore import price continues to indicate an outstanding increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for nickel ores and concentrates attained their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

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

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