Netherlands: Nickel Market 2022

Nickel Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch nickel market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Nickel Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, nickel production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nickel Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of nickel were exported from the Netherlands; surging by X% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, nickel exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for nickel exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, nickel exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for nickel exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average nickel export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nickel Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of nickel were imported into the Netherlands; picking up by X% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, nickel imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of nickel imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, South Africa and Finland, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Norway ($X) and Australia ($X) appeared to be the largest nickel suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, South Africa and Finland, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average nickel import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were South Africa ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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