South-Eastern Asia: Nickel Ore Market 2024

Nickel Ore Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

After three years of decline, the Southeast Asian nickel ore market increased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nickel Ore Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, nickel ore production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nickel Ore Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

Nickel ore exports rose slightly to X tons in 2023, surging by X% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nickel ore exports reduced to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of nickel ores and concentrates, namely the Philippines, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

The Philippines was also the fastest-growing in terms of the nickel ores and concentrates exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. While the share of the Philippines (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) also remains the largest nickel ore supplier in South-Eastern Asia.

In the Philippines, nickel ore exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Philippines amounted to X% per year.

Nickel Ore Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Nickel ore imports contracted remarkably to X tons in 2023, shrinking by X% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nickel ore imports shrank significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Singapore represented the major importer of nickel ores and concentrates in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Indonesia (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Vietnam (X%). Thailand (X tons) and Cambodia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of nickel ores and concentrates. At the same time, Thailand (X%), Indonesia (X%) and Vietnam (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Cambodia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nickel ores and concentrates in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a X% share.

In Indonesia, nickel ore imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform