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Romania: Nickel Powder Market 2025

Nickel Powder Market Size in Romania

The Romanian nickel powder market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Nickel Powder Exports

Exports from Romania

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of nickel powders and flakes increased by 6,447% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nickel powder exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a precipitous setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for nickel powder exports from Romania, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy amounted to +95.7%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for nickel powders and flakes exports from Romania.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to +72.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average nickel powder export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -63.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Italy.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to -4.1% per year.

Nickel Powder Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of nickel powders and flakes increased by 4.6% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -32.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nickel powder imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest nickel powder supplier to Romania, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, nickel powder imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), sevenfold. Ireland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to +34.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-20.1% per year) and Ireland (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nickel powders and flakes to Romania, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at +34.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-19.4% per year) and Ireland (+8.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average nickel powder import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 26%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Ireland ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for nickel powders and flakes in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of nickel powder consumption in 2020 were China, Canada and South Korea, together accounting for 51% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Australia, the UK, Taiwan Chinese), Russia, Japan, the U.S., Denmark and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 42%.

What are the largest producers of nickel powders and flakes in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of nickel powder production in 2020 were Australia, Canada and the UK, together comprising 80% of global production. These countries were followed by Russia, Finland and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 16%.

What are the leading suppliers of nickel powders and flakes to Romania?

In value terms, Belgium constituted the largest supplier of nickel powder to Romania, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France, with a 5.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 5.7% share.

What are the leading importers of nickel powders and flakes from Romania?

In value terms, the largest markets for nickel powder exported from Romania were Turkey $279), Germany $169) and Spain $7), with a combined 100% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for nickel powders and flakes in Romania?

The average nickel powder export price stood at $33,708 per ton in 2020, surging by 74% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for nickel powders and flakes in Romania?

In 2020, the average nickel powder import price amounted to $18,289 per ton, dropping by -3.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nickel powder market in Romania. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 24452100 - Nickel powders and flakes (excluding nickel oxide sinters)

Country coverage:

Romania

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Romania
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024