Key Market Indicators
Burmese Nickel Imports Plummet by Over 80% in 2018 In a significant downturn, Burma's nickel imports plummeted by approximately 84% in 2018, totaling around $24,000. This marks a steep decline from the previous year's figure of roughly $144,000. The sharp drop is part of a broader trend observed since 2015, with Burmese nickel demand decreasing by nearly 60% year on year. Exports of nickel from Burma also experienced a dramatic fall. In 2018, the country exported a mere $700 worth of nickel, a stark contrast to the $17,000 recorded in 2017.
