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Sudan: Nickel Ore Market 2025

Nickel Ore Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese nickel ore market was estimated at less than $X in 2021, remaining constant 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). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Nickel Ore Exports

Exports from Sudan

Nickel ore exports from Sudan was estimated at less than X kg in 2021, approximately equating 2020. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, nickel ore exports stood at less than $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

The Philippines dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Guatemala (X tons), committing a 5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to nickel ore exports from the Philippines stood at +4.7%. At the same time, Guatemala (+33.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guatemala emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +33.5% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Guatemala increased by +4.4 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) remains the largest nickel ore supplier from Sudan, comprising 37% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a 2.6% share of global exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Philippines amounted to +9.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Sudan stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the Philippines stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+4.4%).

Nickel Ore Imports

Imports into Sudan

Nickel ore imports into Sudan totaled less than X kg in 2021, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, nickel ore imports amounted to less than $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

China dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 90% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), achieving a 6.4% share of total imports. The following importers - Ukraine (X tons) - together made up 2.5% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to nickel ore imports into China stood at -3.2%. North Macedonia (-1.2%), Ukraine (-1.8%) and Japan (-4.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+2.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2021, the share of North Macedonia (-2.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nickel ores and concentrates into Sudan, comprising 75% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 4.7% share of global imports.

In China, nickel ore imports declined by an average annual rate of -1.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-2.3% per year) and Ukraine (-6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Sudan amounted to less than $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for nickel ores and concentrates in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the Philippines and Indonesia, together comprising 98% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of nickel ores and concentrates in the world?

The Philippines remains the largest nickel ore producing country worldwide, accounting for 65% of total volume. Moreover, nickel ore production in the Philippines exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Indonesia, twofold.

What are the leading suppliers of nickel ores and concentrates to Sudan?

In value terms, China constitutes the largest market for imported nickel ores and concentrates into Sudan, comprising 76% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by North Macedonia, with a 2% share of global imports.

What are the leading importers of nickel ores and concentrates from Sudan?

In value terms, the Philippines, Indonesia and Russia were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 62% of total exports.

What is the average export price for nickel ores and concentrates in Sudan?

The export price in Sudan stood at $less than 0.1 per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year.

What is the average import price for nickel ores and concentrates in Sudan?

In 2021, the import price in Sudan amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nickel ore market in Sudan. 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 07291200 - Nickel ores and concentrates

Country coverage:

Sudan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Sudan
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 THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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 Export
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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012–2024