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12-06-2025
In 2024, the global trade in nickel ores and concentrates amounted to approximately US$3.64 billion.
This figure represents a 5.7% increase over a five-year span, up from $3.44 billion in 2020. However, compared to 2023, global nickel exports fell by 12.1%, down from $4.14 billion the previous year.
Nickel's corrosion resistance makes it essential for products like stainless steel, magnets, rechargeable batteries, plated plumbing hardware, coins, and glass with a green hue.
Top Exporting Nations and Regional Breakdown
The five largest nickel exporters by value in 2024 were: Philippines, Finland, New Caledonia, Russia, Zambia
Together, these countries accounted for 67.8% of all nickel ore and concentrate export revenues worldwide.
By continent:
·Asia led the way with $1.12 billion, comprising 32.8% of the global total.
·Europe followed with 22%,
·Africa came third with 16.7%.
·Oceania (including New Caledonia, Australia, Solomon Islands) contributed 13.7%,
·North America (excluding Mexico but including the Caribbean) – 8.1%,
·Latin America (excluding Mexico but including the Caribbean) – 6.7%.
Note: The Harmonized System code for nickel ores and concentrates is 2604.
2024's Top 15 Nickel Exporting Countries
Here's a ranking of the top countries by the export value of nickel:
1.Philippines – $1B (28.7%)
2.Finland – $424.6M (11.7%)
3.New Caledonia – $340.7M (9.4%)
4.Russia – $333.4M (9.2%)
5.Zambia – $323.7M (8.9%)
6.Brazil – $231.6M (6.4%)
7.Namibia – $207.8M (5.7%)
8.Canada – $155.3M (4.3%)
9.United States – $138.2M (3.8%)
10.Australia – $119.9M (3.3%)
11.Vietnam – $70.5M (1.9%)
12.Ivory Coast – $58.2M (1.6%)
13.Taiwan – $51.9M (1.4%)
14.Solomon Islands – $38.4M (1.1%)
15.Belgium – $30.1M (0.83%)
These countries collectively shipped 98.1% of all nickel exported in 2024.
Largest Year-over-Year Changes in Export Volumes
Top growth performers since 2023 include:
·Taiwan: +3,971%
·Namibia: +1,043.7%
·Solomon Islands: +613.1%
·Belgium: +393%
Countries with export declines:
·United States: –62.5%
·New Caledonia: –50.6%
·Ivory Coast: –31.8%
·Russia: –13.8%
·Brazil: –5.3%
Leading Nickel Exporting Companies (2024)
According to data from Tendata, these are the top 10 exporters of nickel ore globally in 2024:
1. Jindal Stainless Limited – 3.43% ($261.8M)
2. PT HLI Green Power – 3.25% ($248.28M)
3. Frisa Forjados – 3.02% ($230.23M)
4. Trafigura India Pvt Ltd – 2.77% ($211.76M)
5. RTSB GmbH P | P LG Energy Solution Wroclaw Sp. z o.o. – 2.06% ($156.94M)
6. Bahnoperator Polska (Samsung SDI Hungary) – 1.84% ($140.75M)
7. Kothari Metals Ltd – 1.69% ($128.64M)
8. RTSB GmbH P | P LG Energy Solution Wroclaw Sp. z.o.o. – 1.66% ($126.38M)
9. Công Ty TNHH Hanwha Aero Engines – 1.6% ($122.29M)
10. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd – 1.59% ($121.46M)
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