The Netherlands is the leading exporter of unwrought nickel in Europe, holding a 56.08% share in 2023. Finland and the United Kingdom follow, with 14.83% and 10.73%, respectively. Germany and Belgium are mid-level contributors, while the rest of Europe holds smaller shares. Most notable are declines in France and Sweden, with -7.93% and -13.6% year-on-year changes, respectively. Meanwhile, Denmark and Croatia saw modest growth, above 5%, over the past year.
Future trends to watch include potential market shifts as the Netherlands consolidates its lead, with emerging growth opportunities for countries like Denmark and Croatia. Monitoring geopolitical influences and technological advancements in refining processes could reshape market dynamics further.
Top countries in Export of Unwrought Nickel Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 56.08 | 2023 | +3.56% | +4.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 14.83 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.73 | 2023 | -0.054% | +0.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.4 | 2023 | +3.09% | +1.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 5.29 | 2023 | -0.91% | +2.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 1.26 | 2023 | -9.54% | -7.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 1.21 | 2023 | +2.33% | +0.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.71 | 2023 | +5.67% | +0.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.35 | 2023 | +3.33% | +3.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.22 | 2023 | +0.067% | -1.08% | View data |
