In 2023, Macedonia led European nickel imports with significant year-on-year growth of 7.9% in volume. Notable growth was also seen in Cyprus and Slovakia, marking increases of 169.62% and 33.21%, respectively. Conversely, Denmark, Latvia, and Iceland experienced declines, with notable drops of 12.94%, 19.34%, and 22.88%. Macedonia, Finland, and Norway remained top importers, with Macedonia showing a robust CAGR over recent years.
Future trends to watch for will include continued leadership from Macedonia, potential shifts in policy or production capabilities influencing Finland and Norway’s positions, and emerging import growth from Cyprus and the Baltic states. Changes in global demand and supply chain adjustments could also impact these trends.
Top countries in Nickel Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Macedonia | 1,370 | 2023 | +0.31% | +7.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 303.81 | 2023 | +2.97% | +2.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 158 | 2023 | 0% | -0.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 120.51 | 2023 | +2.51% | +0.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 90.29 | 2023 | -0.61% | -0.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 67.98 | 2023 | +3.32% | -0.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 48.58 | 2023 | +0.076% | -3.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 47.88 | 2023 | +0.013% | -3.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 36.65 | 2023 | +1.29% | -1.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 28.45 | 2023 | +5.36% | -2.21% | View data |
