Nickel chloride trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nickel chloride was worth $51.1 million in 2024, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and down 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $52.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $74.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $62.4M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $45.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $56.8M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $75.1M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $45.3M | 13.3K t |
Top nickel chloride exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 41% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and Germany. The top three supply 73% between them, out of 43 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $21.0M | 41% |
| Taiwan | $10.4M | 20% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 12% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 8% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| China | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $935K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $578K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $410K | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the Netherlands (15%), Japan (12%) and Italy (7%). 112 countries imported it, and the top three take 35% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $7.7M | 15% |
| Japan | $6.3M | 12% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 5.3% |
| United States | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 4% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $9.21 per kg and France $4.33 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Nickel chloride (HS 2827.35) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2827.35: Chlorides: of nickel. HS 2827 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nickel chloride?
France exported $21.0 million in 2024, 41% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (20%) and Germany (12%). In all, 43 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nickel chloride?
The Netherlands imported $7.7 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Japan (12%) and Italy (7%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nickel chloride?
It was worth $51.1 million in 2024, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $75.1 million. 43 countries reported exports and 112 reported imports.
What is the average price of nickel chloride per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $9.21 per kg and France $4.33 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for nickel chloride?
The HS code for nickel chloride is subheading 2827.35, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2827 page.
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