Price for Nickel; Tubes and Pipes, of Nickel Alloys in Japan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Nickel; Tubes and Pipes, of Nickel Alloys in Japan (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Nickel; Tubes and Pipes, of Nickel Alloys in Japan (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Nickel; Tubes and Pipes, of Nickel Alloys in Japan
4. Imports of Nickel; Tubes and Pipes, of Nickel Alloys in Japan

Price for Nickel; Tubes and Pipes, of Nickel Alloys in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for nickel; tubes and pipes, of nickel alloyses stood at $38,598 per ton in 2022, surging by 29% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 47%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $73,208 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($275,294 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($25,274 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+24.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Nickel; Tubes and Pipes, of Nickel Alloys in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for nickel; tubes and pipes, of nickel alloyses amounted to $109,923 per ton, with a decrease of -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 502% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $188,479 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($250,103 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($12,510 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Nickel; Tubes and Pipes, of Nickel Alloys in Japan

Exports of nickel; tubes and pipes, of nickel alloyses from Japan expanded sharply to 1.8K tons in 2022, picking up by 9.3% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.3K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of nickel; tubes and pipes, of nickel alloyses skyrocketed to $69M in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Top Export Markets for Nickel; Tubes and Pipes, of Nickel Alloys from Japan in 2022:

1. United States (469.6 tons)
2. Saudi Arabia (308.8 tons)
3. South Korea (296.3 tons)
4. Taiwan (Chinese) (257.9 tons)
5. China (203.0 tons)
6. Canada (60.0 tons)
7. Netherlands (41.6 tons)
8. India (20.2 tons)
9. Italy (5.1 tons)

Imports of Nickel; Tubes and Pipes, of Nickel Alloys in Japan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of nickel; tubes and pipes, of nickel alloyses, when their volume decreased by -45.8% to 75 tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 98%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 139 tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of nickel; tubes and pipes, of nickel alloyses reduced dramatically to $8.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $16M, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Nickel; Tubes and Pipes, of Nickel Alloys to Japan in 2022:

1. France (47.5 tons)
2. United States (9.7 tons)
3. United Kingdom (7.2 tons)
4. China (2.8 tons)
5. Israel (2.6 tons)
6. Saudi Arabia (2.3 tons)
7. Italy (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform