The global import of nickel mattes in 2023 reveals Norway as the largest importer with a value of $1.5641 billion, followed by Finland and Japan. China's imports show a significant decline by 10.75%, with the UK experiencing the steepest decrease at 21%. Singapore and Switzerland saw positive growth rates of 7.97% and 109.35%, respectively, while Israel's imports rose by 6.25%. The data highlights variations across countries, indicating that Norway and Finland maintain strong import levels despite Norway's slight decrease, while smaller importers like Switzerland are on the rise.
Future trends to watch involve the potential impact of global trade policies and environmental regulations on nickel imports, increasing demand for electric vehicle manufacturing, and technological advancements in refining processes which could influence import dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Nickel Mattes by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 1,564,100,000 | 2023 | -0.28% | -2.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 1,070,100,000 | 2023 | +5.07% | +3.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 882,340,000 | 2023 | -0.79% | -2.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 95,430,000 | 2023 | -10.58% | -10.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 77,982,000 | 2023 | +1.62% | -3.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 55,942,000 | 2023 | -35.85% | -21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Malaysia | 308,960 | 2023 | -3.43% | -3.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Singapore | 222,000 | 2023 | +1.51% | +7.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 13,690 | 2023 | -8.62% | +109.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Israel | 13,540 | 2023 | +0.8% | +6.25% | View data |
