Global Nickel Market Analysis

The global nickel market overall has witnessed strong growth in production as well as consumption during 2010 after recovering from the economic downturn. During H2-2010, nickel market began recovering from the economic downturn and accounted for an increased demand levels. Although consumption levels increased across the world, China exhibited one of the largest growth rates. This phenomenal growth has made China, the world's largest consumer of nickel and the country is anticipated to account for a larger share in the coming years.

According to our latest research report “Global Nickel Market Analysis”, nickel consumption is dominated by stainless steel sector, which accounts for more than half of the global consumption of nickel. This trend is likely to continue with robust stainless steel demand in near future. Strong demand from stainless steel producers will drive the buoyant global nickel market. As per our report, global nickel consumption is continuously increasing as it is used in more industrialized products. Moreover, it is anticipated that the global nickel consumption will grow at a CAGR of around 5% during 2011-2014.

Developing countries, such as China and India will play a major role in the growth of the global nickel industry in coming years. However, developed countries, such as the US and Germany will also witness strong demand in future as these countries have large and well developed automotive and aerospace industries.

Our report “Global Nickel Market Analysis” is a comprehensive research closely tracking the nickel industry. It highlights and analyzes macroeconomic factors, such as nickel capacity, production and consumption by region, price movement, and supply & demand situation, which will help clients in analyzing the leading-edge opportunities critical for the success of the nickel industry at the global level as well as in major countries. Besides, our report provides the overview and financials of leading players like Xstrata, Norilsk Nickel, BHP Billiton, Eramet, and Vale.

Additionally, the report contains forecast on consumption and production of nickel at the global level, based on a correlation between past and present market growth drivers, such as stainless steel demand, industrial production performance etc. This will help the potential investors in identifying the growth opportunities in the global nickel industry.

Global Metal Mining Industry

1. Analyst View
2. Global Nickel Industry
2.1 Reserves
2.2 Production
2.2.1 Mine Production
2.2.2 Refined Nickel Production
2.2.3 By Region
2.2.4 By Player
2.3 Consumption
2.3.1 Primary Consumption
2.3.2 By Region
2.4 Investment
2.5 Price
3. Nickel Industry - Geographical Spread
3.1 America
3.1.1 US
3.1.2 Canada
3.1.3 Colombia
3.2 Asia-Pacific
3.2.1 Australia
3.2.2 South Korea
3.2.3 India
3.2.4 Indonesia
3.2.5 China
3.2.6 Japan
3.3 Europe
3.3.1 Russia
3.3.2 Germany
3.3.3 Finland
3.3.4 New Caledonia
4. Industry Analysis
4.1 Demand-Supply Balance
4.2 Driving Forces
4.2.1 Buoyant Demand from Stainless Steel Producers
4.2.2 Growing Hybrid Vehicle Market
4.2.3 Growing Aerospace Industry
5. Key Players
5.1 Norilsk Nickel
5.2 Vale
5.3 BHP Billiton
5.4 Xstrata
5.5 Eramet

List of Figures:

Figure 2-1: Global - Nickel Resources by Ore Type (%), 2008
Figure 2-2: Global - Nickel Production by Ore Type (%), 2009
Figure 2-3: Global - Potential Nickel Capacity by Country (%), 2010-2015
Figure 2-4: Global - Nickel Mine Production (Million Metric Tons), 2009-2011
Figure 2-5: Global - Nickel Mine Production by Country (%), 2010
Figure 2-6: Global - Refined Nickel Production (Million Metric Tons), 2009-2014
Figure 2-7: Global - Nickel Production by Type (%), 2009
Figure 2-8: Global - Nickel Production by Region (%), 2009
Figure 2-9: Global - Nickel Production by Country (%), 2009
Figure 2-10: Global - Share of Major Players in Nickel Production (2009)
Figure 2-11: Global - Share of Major Players in Ferro-nickel Production (2009)
Figure 2-12: Global - Nickel Consumption (Million Metric Tons), 2009-2014
Figure 2-13: Global - Nickel Consumption by Region (%), 2009
Figure 2-14: Global - Nickel Consumption by First Use (%), 2009
Figure 2-15: Global - Ferro-nickel Consumption by First Use (%), 2009
Figure 2-16: Global - Nickel Prices (US$/Ton), 2010-2012
Figure 2-17: Global - Nickel Prices (US$/Metric Ton) & Stocks (Metric Tons), 2000-2010
Figure 3-1: US - Nickel Consumption (‘000 Metric Tons), 2008-2010
Figure 3-2: US - Austenitic Stainless Steel Production (Million Tons), 2008 & 2009
Figure 3-3: US - Nickel Consumption by First Use (%), 2010
Figure 3-4: US - Nickel Consumption by End Use (%), 2010
Figure 3-5: US - Nickel Imports by Country (%), 2006-2009
Figure 3-6: Canada - Nickel Mine Production (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Figure 3-7: Canada - Refined Nickel Production (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Figure 3-8: Colombia - Refined Nickel Production (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Figure 3-9: Australia - Nickel Exports (Million A$), 2009-2011
Figure 3-10: South Korea - Nickel Production (‘000 Metric Tons), 2008 & 2009
Figure 3-11: South Korea - Nickel Consumption (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Figure 3-12: India - Stainless Steel Production (Million Metric Tons), 2010 & 2015
Figure 3-13: Indonesia - Nickel Mine Production (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Figure 3-14: China - Refined Nickel Production (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Figure 3-15: China - Nickel Consumption (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Figure 3-16: China - Nickel Products Import by Country (%), 2009
Figure 3-17: China - Nickel Products Export by Country (%), 2009
Figure 3-18: Japan - Refined Nickel Production (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Figure 3-19: Japan - Nickel Consumption (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Figure 3-20: Russia - Refined Nickel Production (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Figure 3-21: Germany - Nickel Consumption (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Figure 3-22: Germany - Nickel Consumption by First Use (%), 2009
Figure 3-23: Finland - Refined Nickel Production (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Figure 3-24: New Caledonia - Nickel Mine Production (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Figure 4-1: Global - Nickel Refinery Capacity (Million Metric Tons) 2009-2014
Figure 4-2: Global - Share of Nickel Consumption in Stainless Steel Mills by Type
Figure 4-3: Global - Potential Nickel Consumption in HEVs (‘000 Metric Tons), 2012 & 2016
Figure 4-4: Global - Nickel Alloy Demand in Aerospace Industry (Million Lbs), 2010 & 2011

List of Tables:

Table 2-1: Global - Nickel Reserves by Country (‘000 Metric Tons), 2010
Table 2-2: Global - Nickel Production by Region (‘000 Metric Tons), 2008 & 2009
Table 2-3: Global - Nickel Consumption by Region (‘000 Metric Tons), 2008 & 2009
Table 3-1: Australia - Nickel Production Statistics (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009-2011
Table 4-1: Global - Stainless Steel and Heat Resisting Crude Steel Production by Region (‘000 Metric Tons), 2009 & 2010
Table 5-1: Norilsk Nickel - Financial Overview (Million US$), H1 2009 & H1 2010
Table 5-2: Vale - Financial Overview (Million US$), 2009 & 2010
Table 5-3: BHP Billiton - Financial Overview (Million US$), 2009 & 2010
Table 5-4: Xstrata - Financial Overview (Million US$), 2009 & 2010
Table 5-5: Eramet - Financial Overview (Million €), 2009 & 2010

Steel in World

Iran Steel Exports, Us$mn

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2005 To 2010
By Business Monitor International
Source: ISSB, World Steel Assocation, BMI

• Industries : Metal Mining
• Countries : Iran, World

Turkey Steel Imports, Us$mn

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2005 To 2011
By Business Monitor International
Source: ISSB, World Steel Association, BMI

• Industries : Metal Mining
• Countries : World

Turkey Crude Steel Production, `000 Tonnes

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2004 To 2017
By Business Monitor International
Source: World Steel Association

• Industries : Metal Mining
• Countries : World

Iran Crude Steel Production, Us$mn

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2005 To 2010
By Business Monitor International
Source: ISSB, World Steel Assocation, BMI

• Industries : Metal Mining
• Countries : Iran, World

Iran Steel Imports, Us$mn

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2005 To 2010
By Business Monitor International
Source: ISSB, World Steel Assocation, BMI

• Industries : Metal Mining
• Countries : Iran, World

Metal Mining in World

Turkey Silver Domestic Population Mn

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 1990 To 2017
By Business Monitor International
Source: World Bank/UN/BMI Calculation

• Industries : Metal Mining
• Countries : World

Laos Silver Domestic Population Mn

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 1990 To 2017
By Business Monitor International
Source: World Bank/UN/BMI Calculation

• Industries : Metal Mining
• Countries : Laos, World

Macau Silver Domestic Population Mn

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2007 To 2017
By Business Monitor International
Source: World Bank/UN/BMI Calculation

• Industries : Metal Mining
• Countries : World

Oman Silver Domestic Population Mn

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 1990 To 2017
By Business Monitor International
Source: World Bank/UN/BMI Calculation

• Industries : Metal Mining
• Countries : Oman, World

Cuba Silver Domestic Population Mn

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 1990 To 2017
By Business Monitor International
Source: World Bank/BMI calculation/BMI Calculation

• Industries : Metal Mining
• Countries : Cuba, World