Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Nickel ores and concentrates. In 2020, Nickel ores and concentrates were the world's 787th most traded product, with a total trade of $3.69B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Nickel ores and concentrates decreased by -0.22%, from $3.7B to $3.69B. Trade in Nickel ores and concentrates represent 0.022% of total world trade.
Nickel ores and concentrates are a part of Nickel Ore.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Nickel ores and concentrates were Philippines ($1.34B), New Caledonia ($538M), Australia ($308M), Zimbabwe ($252M), and Indonesia ($203M).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Nickel ores and concentrates were China ($2.35B), Canada ($240M), Finland ($200M), South Korea ($192M), and South Africa ($177M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Nickel ores and concentrates was 2.23%, making it the 6195th lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.
Ranking Nickel ores and concentrates ranks 4362nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Nickel ores and concentrates are used in the production of stainless steel, heat-resistant steel, and other alloys. It is also a component in the manufacture of nickel-cadmium batteries.