Price for Nickel; Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy in the Netherlands - 2024

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for nickel; oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies amounted to $17,459 per ton, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $21,311 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Indonesia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to +33.6% per year.

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

The average export price for nickel; oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies stood at $11,265 per ton in 2021, falling by -10.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $79,602 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($45,508 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($4,216 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+60.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Nickel; Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy in the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of nickel; oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies imported into the Netherlands dropped sharply to 383 tons, waning by -60.4% against the year before. Overall, imports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 116% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 966 tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of nickel; oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies contracted significantly to $6.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 184% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $13M, and then dropped notably in the following year.

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

1. Indonesia (382.4 tons)

Exports of Nickel; Oxide Sinters and Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy in the Netherlands

For the third consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in overseas shipments of nickel; oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies, which increased by 888% to 59 tons in 2021. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5,725%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of nickel; oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgies skyrocketed to $668K in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 825% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

1. United Kingdom (44.0 tons)
2. United States (7.5 tons)
3. China (6.3 tons)
4. Germany (1.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform