Refined Nickel Market Overview:

According to the market recent analysis report, the global refined nickel market has been expected to reach a CAGR of 4.8% with a value of more than 2 billion tons during the estimated the forecasting year of 2022-2027.

One of the most important demand factors identified in the global refined nickel market growth is the demand for stainless steel and stainless alloys in various end-use sectors such as industrial machinery, automobiles, and construction. Nickel is an important metal in stainless steel production as it improves the corrosion resistance properties of steel and adds a high value to the end product. Therefore, industrialization and urbanization in emerging economies are expected to stimulate demand for stainless steel in the various end-use industries and thus refined nickel.

Although the global market is experiencing moderate growth, increasing demand for nickel in the production of batteries used in electric vehicles is expected to stimulate steady growth in the global market over the projection period.

Similarly, the growing use of nickel in the healthcare industry in applications such as devices and implants will stimulate nickel demand and stimulate growth in the global refined nickel market.

Supply-side factors in the refined nickel market include government policies to produce electric vehicle batteries, refined nickel price stability, and increased imports of nickel ore into China. Among the benefits, proposed sites and commissioning of new nickel mining sites by key players in the industry, due to the optimistic outlook for nickel, are another important supply-side factor to the global market for refined nickel.

Lower demand for stainless steel in developed economies should, therefore, hinder the growth of the global refined nickel market.

Market Segmentation

The global refined nickel market is segmented by application and industry.

Based on applications, the global market is divided into stainless steel, non-ferrous alloy, batteries, steel alloys, galvanization, and alloy.

For each end-use sector, the global market is bifurcated into sectors such as construction, metallurgy, industrial machinery, automotive and transportation, electronics, and construction.

Regional Insights

The Asia Pacific region accounted for the largest share of the global refined nickel market in 2018 as a result of the urbanization and industrialization of developing countries such as China, India, and Southeast Asian nations. The growth in automobile production in the region, the intensification of infrastructure activities, and the emerging number of electric vehicle battery manufacturers in the region are likely to stimulate demand for refined nickel during the forecast period.

North America is another important market for refined nickel. The increasing acceptance of electric vehicles, the growth of the automotive sector, the development of construction activities, and the considerable presence of renowned nickel producers in the region are factors that should stimulate the demand for the product in the forecast period. In addition, the demand for refined nickel in healthcare is increasing as the region is a hub for many medical device manufacturers.

The European regional market is the second largest market share and is expected to grow moderately over the forecast period. Demand for high-quality, high-strength steel from the region's leading automakers is expected to stimulate demand for refined nickel in the region. Similarly, the growing demand for electric vehicles in the region is expected to boost the refined nickel market.

Demand for refined nickel in, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America are expected to increase considerably as demand for stainless steel in the infrastructure, machinery and automotive industry in the regions is set to increases.

Key Players

Some of the leading market players contributing with product and innovation to meet the demand are Vale, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Sherritt International Corporation, Minara Resources, Anglo American, Glencore, Norilsk Nickel, Ambatovy, Jinchuan Group International Resources Co. Ltd.

Recent Updates

Tsingshan Holding Group Co is one of the major players behind top drawdown in terms of nickel inventories in London Metal Exchange. The largest stainless-steel manufacturer procured nickel, sighting the probable foreseen ban on raw nickel ore exports from Indonesia.  The prices of nickel have peaked to 60%, which is the largest gain since 2006.

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