U.S. - Nickel Ores And Concentrates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Nickel Ore Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Nickel Ore Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Nickel Ore Exports in the United States
- Nickel Ore Imports in the United States
Nickel Ore Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
In September 2023, the average nickel ore export price amounted to $5,172 per ton, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 146% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $10,770 per ton. From April 2023 to September 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -1.0% per month.
Nickel Ore Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
The average nickel ore import price stood at $2,993 per ton in 2022, waning by -36.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 1,483%. The import price peaked at $6,284 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($3,917 per ton), while the price for China totaled $2,785 per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+253.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Nickel Ore Exports in the United States
In 2022, nickel ore exports from the United States surged to 42K tons, picking up by 29% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 106%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, nickel ore exports soared to $329M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +22.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +85.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Nickel Ore in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 54.0 | 204 | 248 | 326 | 82.1% |
| Finland | 121 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 3.0 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 2.6 | -4.7% |
| Total | 178 | 206 | 249 | 329 | 22.7% |
Top Export Markets for Nickel Ore from the United States in 2022:
- Finland (undefinedK tons)
- Canada (42.3K tons)
Nickel Ore Imports in the United States
In 2022, nickel ore imports into the United States amounted to 42 tons, increasing by 13% on 2021. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 839% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 162 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, nickel ore imports reduced notably to $126K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 634% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $614K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
| Import of Nickel Ore in the United States (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 59.5 | 185 | 87.0 | 102 | 19.7% |
| France | N/A | N/A | N/A | 21.6 | 0% |
| Germany | 11.2 | 262 | 87.9 | N/A | 180.1% |
| Mexico | N/A | 164 | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 13.0 | 2.8 | N/A | 3.0 | -38.7% |
| Total | 83.6 | 614 | 175 | 126 | 14.7% |
Top Suppliers of Nickel Ore to the United States in 2022:
- China (36.5 tons)
- France (5.5 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nickel ore market in the U.S.. 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:
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Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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