Poland: Nickel Powder Market 2025

Nickel Powder Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish nickel powder market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nickel Powder Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of nickel powders and flakes increased by 63% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 193% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nickel powder exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 61%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of nickel powder exports from Poland, together accounting for 92% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +114.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for nickel powder exported from Poland were Ukraine ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +96.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average nickel powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -37.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+75.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nickel Powder Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of nickel powders and flakes increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 128% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nickel powder imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest nickel powder supplier to Poland, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, nickel powder imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+15.5% per year) and Belgium (+15.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nickel powders and flakes to Poland, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+13.5% per year) and Belgium (+1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average nickel powder import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 31%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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