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Dutch nickel imports are projected to climb to $824 million by 2028, up from approximately $739 million in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. However, since 1997, the country's demand for nickel has seen a yearly decline of 1.7%. On the export front, Dutch nickel exports are expected to hit nearly $859 million by 2028, increasing from around $794 million in 2023. This marks a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.2%. Since 1997, the Netherlands' nickel supply has grown at a consistent rate of 1.2% per year. In 2023, the country ranked 10th in global nickel exports, with Japan surpassing it with exports also valued at $794 million. Canada, Russia, and Malaysia followed as the second, third, and fourth largest exporters, respectively.
