Price for Nickel Mattes; Nickel Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy in Ireland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Nickel Mattes; Nickel Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy in Ireland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Nickel Mattes; Nickel Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy in Ireland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Nickel Mattes; Nickel Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy in Ireland
4. Exports of Nickel Mattes; Nickel Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy in Ireland

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

In 2022, the average import price for nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies amounted to $1,080,869 per ton, dropping by -10.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 930% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,211,769 per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,460,810 per ton), while the price for China ($21,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+42.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies amounted to $48,269 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $81,147 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to 0.0% per year.

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

In 2022, purchases abroad of nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies decreased by -19.1% to 245 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.2 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies shrank rapidly to $265K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +6.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $367K, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Nickel Mattes; Nickel Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy to Ireland in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (174.0 kg)
2. United States (58.0 kg)
3. China (12.0 kg)

Exports of Nickel Mattes; Nickel Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy in Ireland

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies decreased by 0% to 260 kg in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies totaled $13K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Nickel Mattes; Nickel Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy from Ireland in 2022:

1. France (260.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform