Nickel oxide sinter trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nickel oxide sinter was worth $6.39 billion in 2024, about 1.84 million tonnes. That is an increase of 174% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $6.39B | 1.84M t |
| 2023 | $5.92B | 1.58M t |
| 2022 | $6.26B | 1.18M t |
| 2021 | $4.05B | 659.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.92B | 606.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.88B | 576.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.52B | 445.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.34B | 537.4K t |
Top nickel oxide sinter exporting countries
Exports are led by Indonesia (68%), the Philippines (9%) and Papua New Guinea (7%). 51 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 84%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $4.35B | 68% |
| Philippines | $580.9M | 9.1% |
| Papua New Guinea | $421.7M | 6.6% |
| New Caledonia | $284.6M | 4.5% |
| Finland | $216.2M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $130.3M | 2% |
| Cuba | $88.6M | 1.4% |
| Australia | $78.5M | 1.2% |
| Canada | $54.3M | 0.9% |
| Germany | $51.5M | 0.8% |
| Japan | $46.5M | 0.7% |
| United States | $30.7M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (80%), Japan (9%) and the United Kingdom (6%). 56 countries imported it, and the top three take 95% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.09B | 80% |
| Japan | $582.9M | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $405.0M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $92.8M | 1.5% |
| Canada | $64.9M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $48.2M | 0.8% |
| India | $23.5M | 0.4% |
| United States | $21.4M | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $13.8M | 0.2% |
| Spain | $11.0M | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $8.6M | 0.1% |
| Italy | $8.1M | 0.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Cuba averaged $11.62 per kg and Turkey $2.58 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 7501.20: Nickel: oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy. HS 7501 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nickel oxide sinter?
Indonesia exported $4.35 billion in 2024, 68% of the world total, followed by the Philippines (9%) and Papua New Guinea (7%). In all, 51 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nickel oxide sinter?
China imported $5.09 billion in 2024, 80% of world imports, ahead of Japan (9%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three importers together take 95%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nickel oxide sinter?
It was worth $6.39 billion in 2024, about 1.84 million tonnes. That is an increase of 174% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 51 countries reported exports and 56 reported imports.
What is the average price of nickel oxide sinter per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Cuba averaged $11.62 per kg and Turkey $2.58 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for nickel oxide sinter?
The HS code for nickel oxide sinter is subheading 7501.20, in chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7501 page.
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