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China - Nickel Powders And Flakes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingNickel Powder Import in China Shrinks Rapidly to $40M in March 2023
China Nickel Powder Imports
In March 2023, overseas purchases of nickel powders and flakes decreased by -34.8% to 1.3K tons, falling for the second consecutive month after two months of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 when imports increased by 148% against the previous month.
In value terms, nickel powder imports dropped remarkably to $40M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Overall, imports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 when imports increased by 99% month-to-month.
COUNTRY | Import Value of Nickel Powder in China (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
Australia | 72.5 | 46.0 | 56.4 | 48.2 | 6.8 | 20.9 | 60.6 | 55.4 | 10.0 | 23.3 | 52.4 | 41.3 | 24.3 |
United Kingdom | 3.2 | 5.7 | 3.9 | 5.4 | 3.8 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 7.0 |
Russia | 2.3 | 8.1 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.8 |
Finland | 0.8 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 6.6 | N/A | 1.8 | 4.5 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 2.9 |
Canada | 5.2 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 9.2 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 7.8 | 0.6 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
Others | 3.2 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
Total | 87.3 | 69.4 | 73.7 | 70.8 | 20.8 | 41.5 | 73.1 | 76.5 | 26.3 | 43.6 | 69.8 | 57.5 | 40.5 |
Imports by Country
In March 2023, Australia (840 tons) constituted the largest nickel powder supplier to China, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, nickel powder imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (223 tons), fourfold. Russia (130 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.8% share.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to -9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the UK (+5.0% per month) and Russia (+2.5% per month).
In value terms, Australia ($24M) constituted the largest supplier of nickel powder to China, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($7M), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 9.3% share.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Australia stood at -8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the UK (+6.6% per month) and Russia (+4.1% per month).
Import Prices by Country
In March 2023, the nickel powder price stood at $30,385 per ton (CIF, China), surging by 7.8% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $32,597 per ton. From August 2022 to March 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Canada ($46,111 per ton), while the price for Finland ($28,729 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nickel powder market in China. 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 24452100 - Nickel powders and flakes (excluding nickel oxide sinters)
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
- 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
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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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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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING 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
- EXPORT PRICES 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