Key Market Indicators
**Ivorian Nickel Imports Forecasted to Rise by 2028** **Abidjan, Ivory Coast** - Ivory Coast's nickel imports are projected to reach approximately $429,000 by 2028, up from around $392,000 in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. However, the country's demand for nickel has seen a slight decline of 0.2% year-on-year since 2000. **Nickel Exports Plummet** In stark contrast, Ivorian nickel exports plummeted to $1,700 in 2023, down from $3,300 in 2022. This represents a staggering 48% decline compared to the previous year. Over the long term, since 2000, the nation's nickel supply has diminished by an average of 31% annually. **Global Rankings** In 2023, Ivory Coast ranked 68th in global nickel exports, with Senegal surpassing it by exporting the same amount of $1,700. Leading the global rankings were Canada, Russia, and Malaysia, occupying the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions, respectively.
