Nickel is a lustrous, silvery-white metal which belongs to the transition metals and is hard and ductile. It has high melting point, relatively low thermal and electrical conductivities, high resistance to corrosion and oxidation, excellent strength and toughness at elevated temperatures and is capable of being magnetized. It is attractive metal with a slight golden tinge and very durable as pure metal and alloys with many other metals.

Nickel is widely used in a number of products for consumer, industrial, military, transport/aerospace, marine and architectural applications. The biggest use of nickel is as an alloying metal along with chromium and other metals in the production of stainless and heat-resisting steels to increase the tensil strength, toughness and elastic limit of product. Stainless steel is mostly used in industry and construction but also for products in the home such as pots, pans, sinks etc. A major share of nickel is used in the production of stainless steel to meet special industry requirements for corrosion and heat resistance and also to facilitate a clean and hygienic surface for food and other processing.

Nickel is the most important metal in lithium-ion battery cathodes for electric car industry. It is widely used for battery production that guarantees optimum performance for battery module.

The global nickel market is expected to grow in future due to growth in energy storage system, increasing electric vehicles penetration, increasing demand for traditional market, increasing demand for stainless and favorable pricing. Key trends in this market include government support, new projects and technological advancements in batteries. However, there are some factors which can hinder the growth of nickel market which includes mine closures, underinvestment and deficit expansion.

The report “Global Nickel Market with Focus on EV Batteries: Industry Analysis & Outlook (2018-2022)” by Koncept Analytics provides an extensive research and detailed analysis of the present market along with future outlook. The report discusses the major growth drivers and challenges of the market, covering China, Indonesia and the U.S. region along with the global market. The report profiles the key players in the market including Nornickel, Vale SA, BHP Billiton Ltd. and Jinchuan Group Limited.
 

1. Market Overview

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Nickel Deposits and Reserves
1.3 Nickel Production Process
1.4 Nickel Products
1.5 Nickel Primary Products
1.6 Applications of Nickel

2. Nickel Market Analysis

2.1 Global Nickel Mine Production by Volume
2.2 Global Nickel Mine Production Forecast by Volume
2.3 Global Nickel Mine Production Share by Region
2.4 Global Nickel Market by Class
2.5 Global Nickel Resources by Deposits
2.6 Global Nickel Reserves by Region
2.7 Global Nickel Demand by Volume
2.8 Global Nickel Demand Forecast by Volume
2.9 Global Nickel Demand by Region
2.10 Global Nickel Demand by End Market
2.11 Global Nickel Demand by Application
2.11.1 Global Nickel Non-Stainless Demand Forecast
2.11.2 Global Nickel Stainless Steel Demand Forecast by Volume
2.11.3 Global Stainless Steel Production by Volume
2.11.4 Global Stainless Steel Production Forecast by Volume
2.11.5 Global Stainless Steel Demand by End Use
2.11.6 Global Stainless Steel Production by Region
2.12 Global Nickel Supply by Volume
2.13 Global Nickel Supply Forecast by Volume
2.14 Global Nickel Supply by Region

3. Electric Vehicles Batteries Market Analysis

3.1 New Electric Vehicles (NEV) Sales Volume by Type
3.2 Nickel Battery Cathode Demand Forecast in NEVs

4. Regional Nickel Market Analysis

4.1 China
4.1.1 China Nickel Production by Volume
4.1.2 China Nickel Production Forecast by Volume
4.1.3 China Nickel Consumption by Volume
4.1.4 China Nickel Consumption Forecast by Volume
4.1.5 China Stainless Steel Production by Volume
4.1.6 China Stainless Steel Production Forecast by Volume
4.1.7 China NPI Production
4.1.8 China NPI Production Forecast
4.1.9 China Nickel Ore Import
4.1.10 China Nickel Import by Products

4.2 Indonesia
4.2.1 Indonesia NPI Production by Volume
4.2.2 Indonesia NPI Production Forecast by Volume
4.2.3 Indonesia Stainless Steel Production Forecast by Volume

4.3 The U.S.
4.3.1 The U.S. Nickel Consumption by Volume
4.3.2 The U.S. Nickel Import by Volume
4.3.3 The U.S. Nickel Import by Region
4.3.4 The U.S. Stainless Steel Production by Volume
4.3.5 The U.S. Stainless Steel Production Forecast by Volume

5. Market Dynamics

5.1 Growth Drivers
5.1.1 Growth in Energy Storage System (ESS)
5.1.2 Increasing Electric Vehicles Penetration
5.1.3 Increasing Demand for Stainless Steel
5.1.4 Growing Use of Nickel in Batteries

5.2 Key Trends & Developments
5.2.1 Government Support
5.2.2 Rise in NPI Capacity
5.2.3 Favorable Pricing
5.2.4 Nickel-Intensive Technologies

5.3 Challenges
5.3.1 Underinvestment in Sulphide Ores
5.3.2 Rising Mine Closures
5.3.3 Deficit Expanding

6. Competitive Landscape

6.1 Global Market
6.1.1 Revenue and Market Cap Comparison
6.1.2 Key Players – Nickel Production Comparison

7. Company Profiles

7.1 Norilsk Nickel
7.1.1 Business Overview
7.1.2 Financial Overview
7.1.3 Business Strategies

7.2 Vale S.A.
7.2.1 Business Overview
7.2.2 Financial Overview
7.2.3 Business Strategies

7.3 BHP Billiton Ltd.
7.3.1 Business Overview
7.3.2 Financial Overview
7.3.3 Business Strategies

7.4 Jinchuan Group Ltd.
7.4.1 Business Overview
7.4.2 Financial Overview
7.4.3 Business Strategies

List of Figures

Primary Nickel Products
Global Nickel Mine Production by Volume (2013-2017)
Global Nickel Mine Production Forecast by Volume (2018-2022)
Global Nickel Mine Production Share by Region (2017)
Global Nickel Market by Class (2017)
Global Nickel Resources by Deposits (2017)
Global Nickel Reserves by Region (2017)
Global Nickel Demand by Volume (2013-2017)
Global Nickel Demand Forecast by Volume (2018-2022)
Global Nickel Demand by Region (2017)
Global Nickel Demand by End Market (2017)
Global Nickel Demand by Application (2017)
Global Nickel Non-Stainless Demand Forecast (2017-2022)
Global Nickel Stainless Steel Demand Forecast by Volume (2017-2022)
Global Stainless Steel Production by Volume (2013-2017)
Global Stainless Steel Production Forecast by Volume (2018-2022)
Global Stainless Steel Demand by End Use (2017)
Global Stainless Steel Production by Region (2017)
Global Nickel Supply by Volume (2013-2017)
Global Nickel Supply Forecast by Volume (2018-2022)
Global Nickel Supply by Region (2017)
New Electric Vehicles Sales Volume by Type (2017-2022)
Nickel Battery Cathode Demand Forecast in NEVs (2017-2022)
China Nickel Production by Volume (2013-2017)
China Nickel Production Forecast by Volume (2018-2022)
China Nickel Consumption by Volume (2013-2017)
China Nickel Consumption Forecast by Volume (2018-2022)
China Stainless Steel Production by Volume (2013-2017)
China Stainless Steel Production Forecast by Volume (2018-2022)
China NPI Production (2013-2017)
China NPI Production Forecast (2018-2022)
China Nickel Ore Import (2013-2017)
China Nickel Import by Products (2013-2017)
Indonesia NPI Production by Volume (2013-2017)
Indonesia NPI Production Forecast by Volume (2018-2022)
Indonesia Stainless Steel Production Forecast by Volume (2017-2022)
The U.S. Nickel Consumption by Volume (2013-2017)
The U.S. Nickel Import by Volume (2013-2017)
The U.S. Nickel Import by Region (2017)
The U.S. Stainless Steel Production by Volume (2013-2017)
The U.S. Stainless Steel Production Forecast by Volume (2018-2022)
Global New Clean Energy Capacity Forecast (2017-2022)
Global Electric Vehicle Sales (2017-2022)
Global Nickel Stainless Steel Demand Share (2013-2017)
Global Nickel Battery Demand (2013-2017)
Nickel Price Trend (2013-2017)
Sulphide Ores Capital Expenditure (2013-2017)
Norilsk Nickel Revenue by Segment (2017)
Norilsk Nickel Revenue and Profit (2013-2017)
Vale S.A. Revenue by Segment (2017)
Vale S.A. Revenue and Net Income (2013-2017)
BHP Billiton Ltd. Revenue by Segment (2017)
BHP Billiton Ltd. Revenue and Profit (2013-2017)
Jinchuan Group Ltd. Revenue by Segment (2017)
Jinchuan Group Ltd. Revenue and Profit (2013-2017)

List of Tables

Class I Primary Nickel Products
Class II Primary Nickel Products
List of OEMs Electric Car Ambitions (2017)
NPI Capacity in Indonesia and China (2017)
Mine Closures (2017)
Key Players - Revenue & Market Cap Comparison (2017)
Key Payers – Nickel Production Comparison (2013-2017)