Price for Nickel Mattes; Nickel Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy in Argentina - 2022

Price for Nickel Mattes; Nickel Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies amounted to $69,258 per ton, with a decrease of -39.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 98%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $144,733 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($76,470 per ton), while the price for France amounted to $39,342 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.1%).

Imports of Nickel Mattes; Nickel Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy in Argentina

In 2022, approx. 798 kg of nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies were imported into Argentina; rising by 66% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 153% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies contracted to $55K in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 196% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $55K, leveling off in the following year.