Nickel oxide and hydroxide trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nickel oxide and hydroxide was worth $226.0 million in 2024, about 36.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and down 55% 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 | $226.0M | 36.0K t |
| 2023 | $502.4M | 106.7K t |
| 2022 | $649.0M | 93.0K t |
| 2021 | $219.5M | 28.9K t |
| 2020 | $127.0M | 17.7K t |
| 2019 | $140.6M | 15.5K t |
| 2018 | $185.6M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $199.8M | 19.8K t |
Top nickel oxide and hydroxide exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (26%), China (21%) and the Netherlands (7%). 47 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $59.4M | 26% |
| China | $47.1M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $16.9M | 7.5% |
| United States | $16.9M | 7.5% |
| Australia | $14.2M | 6.3% |
| Taiwan | $11.6M | 5.2% |
| Philippines | $11.1M | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $7.5M | 3.3% |
| Hungary | $4.8M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $4.3M | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $4.2M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $4.2M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Singapore. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 52% across 79 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $47.4M | 21% |
| United States | $38.9M | 17% |
| Singapore | $30.1M | 13% |
| India | $29.7M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $11.7M | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $7.0M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $7.0M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 3% |
| Belgium | $5.6M | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $4.9M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 1.8% |
| France | $3.7M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Philippines averaged $17.92 per kg and Taiwan $2.51 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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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 2825.40: Nickel oxides and hydroxides. HS 2825 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nickel oxide and hydroxide?
Japan exported $59.4 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by China (21%) and the Netherlands (7%). In all, 47 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nickel oxide and hydroxide?
China imported $47.4 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of the United States (17%) and Singapore (13%). The top three importers together take 52%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nickel oxide and hydroxide?
It was worth $226.0 million in 2024, about 36.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $649.0 million. 47 countries reported exports and 79 reported imports.
What is the average price of nickel oxide and hydroxide per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Philippines averaged $17.92 per kg and Taiwan $2.51 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for nickel oxide and hydroxide?
The HS code for nickel oxide and hydroxide is subheading 2825.40, 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 2825 page.
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