Qatar: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in Qatar

The revenue of the nickel ore market in Qatar amounted to $X in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore consumption continues to indicate a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of -X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the nickel ore market attained its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Production in Qatar

In 2017, nickel ore production in Qatar stood at X kg, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Qatar nickel ore production peaked of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Nickel Ore Exports from Qatar

Nickel ore exports from Qatar stood at X tons in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a sharp deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when exports increased by -X% against the previous year. Qatar exports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, nickel ore exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, the nickel ore exports reached its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Exports by Country from Qatar

The Philippines was the major exporter of nickel ores and concentrates in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. 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 ($X) remains the largest nickel ore supplier from Qatar, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($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 amounted to +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 Qatar

The nickel ore export price in Qatar stood at $X per ton in 2017, flattening at the previous year. Overall, nickel ore export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Qatar export price peaked of $X per ton in 2007; afterwards, it flattened through to 2017.

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 Qatar

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates imported into Qatar amounted to X kg, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the nickel ore imports attained its maximum volume of X kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, nickel ore imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a drastic drop. Qatar imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Imports by Country into Qatar

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

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at -X%. 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 Qatar

In 2017, the nickel ore import price in Qatar amounted to $X per kg, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a noticeable growth from 2007 to 2017: its price 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 import price increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for nickel ores and concentrates reached its peak figure level in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

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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