Price for Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in Switzerland
4. Imports of Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in Switzerland

Price for Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average nickel oxides and hydroxides export price stood at $171,764 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $990,065 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($626,375 per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria amounted to $14,893 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-3.5%).

Price for Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average nickel oxides and hydroxides import price amounted to $29,085 per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 113% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $44,603 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($50,259 per ton), while the price for the United States ($23,729 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+22.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in Switzerland

In 2022, approx. 406 kg of nickel oxides and hydroxideses were exported from Switzerland; reducing by -58.1% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 669% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 969 kg, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, nickel oxides and hydroxides exports shrank significantly to $70K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides from Switzerland in 2022:

1. Austria (300.0 kg)
2. Germany (104.0 kg)

Imports of Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides in Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of nickel oxides and hydroxideses imported into Switzerland reduced remarkably to 2.1 tons, which is down by -37.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 3.4%.

In value terms, nickel oxides and hydroxides imports declined dramatically to $61K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 92%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $145K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Top Suppliers of Nickel Oxides and Hydroxides to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Japan (1000.0 kg)
2. Germany (1000.0 kg)
3. United States (59.0 kg)
4. United Kingdom (4.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform