Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate 2019

Market Size for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the nickel and nickel alloy plate market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The consumption of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continues to indicate a deep shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of consumption of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Production of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the amount of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil produced in Latin America and the Caribbean totaled X tons, approximately equating 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 consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of production of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. The exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continue to indicate a deep decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil amounted to $X in 2017. The exports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Exports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Jamaica was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons), together achieving X% share of total exports. Panama (X tons) held the minor share of total exports.

Jamaica was also the fastest growing in terms of the nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Costa Rica (+X%), Panama (+X%) and Mexico (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Brazil (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Brazil increased by X% percentage points, while Panama (-X%), Costa Rica (-X%), Mexico (-X%) and Jamaica (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, Jamaica ($X), Mexico ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The export price for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per kg in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The export price for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continues to indicate an abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil reached their peak level of $X per kg. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the export prices for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Mexico ($X per kg), while Brazil ($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 Costa Rica (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to X tons, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil totaled $X in 2017. The imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continue to indicate a strong expansion. In that year, the imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil reached their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil stood at a somewhat lower level.

Imports of Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico dominates imports of nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. The following importers - Brazil (X tons), Venezuela (X tons) and Guyana (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Mexico increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Guyana (+X%) and Venezuela (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guyana emerged as the fastest growing importer in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Brazil (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Brazil increased by X% percentage points, while Venezuela (-X%), Guyana (-X%) and Mexico (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Venezuela, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (-X% per year) and Venezuela (+X% per year).

Import Prices for Nickel And Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip And Foil by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the import price for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per kg, picking up by X% against the previous year. The import price for nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of 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 Brazil ($X per kg), while Guyana ($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 Mexico (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform