Pakistan: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in Pakistan

The revenue of the nickel ore market in Pakistan amounted to $X in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore consumption continues to indicate a deep decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Pakistan nickel ore consumption peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Nickel Ore Production in Pakistan

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates produced in Pakistan stood at X kg, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Nickel Ore Exports from Pakistan

In 2017, approx. X kg of nickel ores and concentrates were exported from Pakistan; lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the nickel ore exports reached their peak volume of X kg, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, nickel ore exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. In that year, the nickel ore exports attained their peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Nickel Ore Exports by Country from Pakistan

In 2017, the Philippines (X tons) was the main exporter for nickel ores and concentrates, making up X% of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by New Caledonia (X%), Australia (X%) and Finland (X%). Guatemala (X tons) and Canada (X tons) took the minor 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 ($X) remains the largest nickel ore supplier from Pakistan, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($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 Pakistan

The nickel ore export price in Pakistan stood at $X per ton in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for nickel ores and concentrates attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the export prices for nickel ores and concentrates failed to regain its momentum.

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 Pakistan

In 2017, approx. X kg of nickel ores and concentrates were imported into Pakistan; approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the nickel ore imports attained its maximum volume of X kg in 2016, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, nickel ore imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, the total imports indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the nickel ore imports increased by +X% against 2007 indices. Over the period under review, the nickel ore imports attained its peak figure level in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Nickel Ore Imports by Country into Pakistan

China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented the major importers of nickel ores and concentrates in 2017, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Japan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Ukraine (X tons) and Macedonia (X tons). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total imports. Greece (X tons) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) held the slight 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nickel ores and concentrates into Pakistan, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($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 amounted to -X%. 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 Pakistan

The nickel ore import price in Pakistan stood at $X per kg in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore import price continues to indicate a deep shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when the import prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for nickel ores and concentrates reached its maximum level of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 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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