In 2024, Austria led global imports of nickel alloy plates, sheet, strip, and foil, with a 13.8% share, followed by China at 10.82% and the United States at 8.09%. Significant variations from 2023 included an increase of 2.72% for Austria and 19.7% for Greece, while Slovakia saw a sharp decline of 9.18%. Over the past five years, fluctuations in national shares have generally been modest, with a few notable exceptions like Lithuania's substantial rise of 8.4% and Chile's decline of 14.98%.
Future trends to watch include the rapid growth in Pakistan's import share, which increased by 74.9%, and Azerbaijan by 185.29%. Conversely, countries like Colombia and Jordan, which faced significant declines, may need to adjust their import strategies. Additionally, environmental policies and industry shifts may impact these trends, particularly with emerging technologies and green initiatives playing a critical role in reshaping demand.
Top countries in Import of Nickel Alloy Plates, Sheet, Strip and Foil Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 13.8 | 2023 | +4.38% | +2.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 10.82 | 2023 | +0.9% | +0.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 8.09 | 2023 | +1.26% | +0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 6.8 | 2023 | +3.57% | +4.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 6.7 | 2023 | +1% | -0.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 6.36 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 5.42 | 2023 | -0.79% | -0.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 5.36 | 2023 | -0.22% | -0.064% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 5.03 | 2023 | -0.76% | -3.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 4.07 | 2023 | -0.49% | -1.24% | View data |
