Sweden: Nickel Ore Market 2020

Nickel Ore Market Size in Sweden

The revenue of the nickel ore market in Sweden amounted to $X in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the nickel ore market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Nickel Ore Production in Sweden

In 2017, approx. X kg of nickel ores and concentrates were produced in Sweden; leveling off at the previous year. In general, nickel ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Nickel Ore Exports from Sweden

In 2017, the amount of nickel ores and concentrates exported from Sweden totaled X kg, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the nickel ore exports reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the nickel ore exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, nickel ore exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, nickel ore exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. In that year, the nickel ore exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the nickel ore exports failed to regain its momentum.

Nickel Ore Exports by Country from Sweden

In 2017, the Philippines (X tons) represented the main exporter for nickel ores and concentrates, constituting X% of total exports. 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) held 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 ($X) remains the largest nickel ore supplier from Sweden, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a X% share.

In Indonesia, nickel ore exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. 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 Sweden

The nickel ore export price in Sweden stood at $X per kg in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, nickel ore export price continues to indicate a moderate setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for nickel ores and concentrates reached its peak figure level of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it 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 Sweden

In 2017, approx. X tons of nickel ores and concentrates were imported into Sweden; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the nickel ore imports reached their peak volume of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, nickel ore imports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, nickel ore imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. In that year, the nickel ore imports reached their peak level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Nickel Ore Imports by Country into Sweden

China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of nickel ores and concentrates in 2017. Japan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Ukraine (X tons) and Macedonia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Greece (X tons) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) held the mild 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nickel ores and concentrates into Sweden, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($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 stood at -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 Sweden

The nickel ore import price in Sweden stood at $X per ton in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, nickel ore import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, an increase of X% year-to-year. Sweden import price peaked of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

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