Overview of the Global Market for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate

Market Size for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil

The revenue of the nickel and nickel alloy plate market worldwide amounted to $X in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continues to indicate a significant deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global market for nickel and nickel alloy plate attained its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Production of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil

In 2017, the amount of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil produced worldwide amounted to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global production of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Exports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil

In 2017, the global exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil amounted to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Global exports peaked of X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil totaled $X in 2017. Overall, exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the global exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil attained its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Exports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil by Country

The U.S. (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the key exporters of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil in 2017, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Japan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Norway (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nickel and nickel alloy plate markets worldwide were Germany ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Belgium, South Africa, Norway and Singapore, which together accounted for a further X%.

Norway (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil by Country

The average export price for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil stood at $X per kg in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, export price for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil attained its maximum 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 the UK ($X per kg), while South Africa ($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 Singapore (-X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil

In 2017, the global imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil stood at X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continue to indicate a mild drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil stood at $X in 2017. Overall, imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continue to indicate a drastic decrease. Over the period under review, the global imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Imports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil by Country

The imports of the twelve major importers of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil, namely Belgium, France, the U.S., China, Germany, Italy, the UK, Austria, India, South Korea, Japan and Malaysia, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Belgium (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nickel and nickel alloy plate markets worldwide were China ($X), France ($X) and the U.S. ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports. Germany, Italy, the UK, Austria, South Korea, Japan, India, Belgium and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries , Austria (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil by Country

In 2017, the average import price for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil amounted to $X per kg, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, import price for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continues to indicate a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when the average import prices increased by X% year-to-year. Global import price peaked of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

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 ($X per kg), while Belgium ($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 global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform