Nickel Market Global Report 2026
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Nickel Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses nickel market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Reasons to Purchase
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for nickel ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The nickel market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Pentlantide (Sulfide Ore); Laterite
2) By Mining Type: Underground Mining; Surface Mining
3) By Application: Stainless Steel; Batteries; Aerospace And Automotive; Electronics And Electrical; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Pentlandite (Sulfide Ore): Concentrates; Intermediate Products
2) By Laterite: Ferronickel; Nickel Matte; Nickel Sulfate
Companies Mentioned: Glencore; Vale; Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd; Eramet; Norilsk Nickel Inc.; BHP; Anglo American; Pacific Metal Company; Sherritt International Corporation; INDEPENDENCE GROUP NL; Tsingshan Holdings Group; Jinchuan Group International Resources Co. Ltd; Vedanta Resources Limited; Alliance Nickel Limited; Western Areas Limited; Jervois Mining; Deutsche Nickel GmbH; Solway Investment Group Limited; Société Le Nickel (SLN); Sumic Nickel Netherlands B.V; North American Nickel; Talon Metals; PolyMet Mining Corp; First Quantum Minerals Ltd; Royal Nickel Corporation; Turnagain Nickel; Lundin Mining Corporation; Wallbridge Mining Co. Ltd; Atlantic Nickel UK; Brazilian Nickel PLC; Mirabela Nickel Ltd; Ma'aden; Siyanda Resources; African Rainbow Minerals; Africo Resources
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.
This report focuses nickel market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Reasons to Purchase
- Gain a truly global perspective with the most comprehensive report available on this market covering 16 geographies.
- Assess the impact of key macro factors such as geopolitical conflicts, trade policies and tariffs, inflation and interest rate fluctuations, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
- Create regional and country strategies on the basis of local data and analysis.
- Identify growth segments for investment.
- Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market.
- Understand customers based on end user analysis.
- Benchmark performance against key competitors based on market share, innovation, and brand strength.
- Evaluate the total addressable market (TAM) and market attractiveness scoring to measure market potential.
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- Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order along with an Excel data sheet for easy data extraction and analysis.
- All data from the report will also be delivered in an excel dashboard format.
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for nickel ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The nickel market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
- The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
- The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
- The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
- The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Pentlantide (Sulfide Ore); Laterite
2) By Mining Type: Underground Mining; Surface Mining
3) By Application: Stainless Steel; Batteries; Aerospace And Automotive; Electronics And Electrical; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Pentlandite (Sulfide Ore): Concentrates; Intermediate Products
2) By Laterite: Ferronickel; Nickel Matte; Nickel Sulfate
Companies Mentioned: Glencore; Vale; Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd; Eramet; Norilsk Nickel Inc.; BHP; Anglo American; Pacific Metal Company; Sherritt International Corporation; INDEPENDENCE GROUP NL; Tsingshan Holdings Group; Jinchuan Group International Resources Co. Ltd; Vedanta Resources Limited; Alliance Nickel Limited; Western Areas Limited; Jervois Mining; Deutsche Nickel GmbH; Solway Investment Group Limited; Société Le Nickel (SLN); Sumic Nickel Netherlands B.V; North American Nickel; Talon Metals; PolyMet Mining Corp; First Quantum Minerals Ltd; Royal Nickel Corporation; Turnagain Nickel; Lundin Mining Corporation; Wallbridge Mining Co. Ltd; Atlantic Nickel UK; Brazilian Nickel PLC; Mirabela Nickel Ltd; Ma'aden; Siyanda Resources; African Rainbow Minerals; Africo Resources
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.
Table of Contents
250 Pages
- 1. Executive Summary
- 1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
- 1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
- 1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
- 1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
- 2. Nickel Market Characteristics
- 2.1. Market Definition & Scope
- 2.2. Market Segmentations
- 2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
- 2.4. Global Nickel Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
- 2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
- 2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
- 2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
- Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
- 2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
- 2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
- 3. Nickel Market Supply Chain Analysis
- 3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
- 3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
- 3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
- 3.4. List Of Major End Users
- 4. Global Nickel Market Trends And Strategies
- 4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
- 4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
- 4.1.2 Electric Mobility & Transportation Electrification
- 4.1.3 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
- 4.1.4 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
- 4.1.5 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
- 4.2. Major Trends
- 4.2.1 Increasing Focus On Battery-Grade Nickel Production
- 4.2.2 Rising Adoption Of Advanced Ore Processing Techniques
- 4.2.3 Growing Investment In Laterite Nickel Projects
- 4.2.4 Expansion Of Sustainable Nickel Extraction Practices
- 4.2.5 Enhanced Use Of Automation In Nickel Mining
- 5. Nickel Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
- 5.1 Stainless Steel Manufacturers
- 5.2 Battery Manufacturers
- 5.3 Electric Vehicle Producers
- 5.4 Alloy Producers
- 5.5 Chemical Processing Companies
- 6. Nickel Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
- 7. Global Nickel Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
- 7.1. Global Nickel PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
- 7.2. Global Nickel Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
- 7.3. Global Nickel Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
- 7.4. Global Nickel Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
- 8. Global Nickel Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
- 8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
- 8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
- 8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
- 8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
- 8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
- 9. Nickel Market Segmentation
- 9.1. Global Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- Pentlandite (Sulfide Ore), Laterite
- 9.2. Global Nickel Market, Segmentation By Mining Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- Underground Mining, Surface Mining
- 9.3. Global Nickel Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- Stainless Steel, Batteries, Aerospace & Automotive, Electronics & Electrical, Other Applications
- 9.4. Global Nickel Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Pentlandite (Sulfide Ore), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- Concentrates, Intermediate Products
- 9.5. Global Nickel Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Laterite, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- Ferronickel, Nickel Matte, Nickel Sulfate
- 10. Nickel Market Regional And Country Analysis
- 10.1. Global Nickel Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 10.2. Global Nickel Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 11. Asia-Pacific Nickel Market
- 11.1. Asia-Pacific Nickel Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 11.2. Asia-Pacific Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 12. China Nickel Market
- 12.1. China Nickel Market Overview
- Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 12.2. China Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 13. India Nickel Market
- 13.1. India Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 14. Japan Nickel Market
- 14.1. Japan Nickel Market Overview
- Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 14.2. Japan Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 15. Australia Nickel Market
- 15.1. Australia Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 16. Indonesia Nickel Market
- 16.1. Indonesia Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 17. South Korea Nickel Market
- 17.1. South Korea Nickel Market Overview
- Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 17.2. South Korea Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 18. Taiwan Nickel Market
- 18.1. Taiwan Nickel Market Overview
- Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 18.2. Taiwan Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 19. South East Asia Nickel Market
- 19.1. South East Asia Nickel Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 19.2. South East Asia Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 20. Western Europe Nickel Market
- 20.1. Western Europe Nickel Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 20.2. Western Europe Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 21. UK Nickel Market
- 21.1. UK Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 22. Germany Nickel Market
- 22.1. Germany Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 23. France Nickel Market
- 23.1. France Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 24. Italy Nickel Market
- 24.1. Italy Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 25. Spain Nickel Market
- 25.1. Spain Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 26. Eastern Europe Nickel Market
- 26.1. Eastern Europe Nickel Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 26.2. Eastern Europe Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 27. Russia Nickel Market
- 27.1. Russia Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 28. North America Nickel Market
- 28.1. North America Nickel Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 28.2. North America Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 29. USA Nickel Market
- 29.1. USA Nickel Market Overview
- Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 29.2. USA Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 30. Canada Nickel Market
- 30.1. Canada Nickel Market Overview
- Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 30.2. Canada Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 31. South America Nickel Market
- 31.1. South America Nickel Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 31.2. South America Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 32. Brazil Nickel Market
- 32.1. Brazil Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 33. Middle East Nickel Market
- 33.1. Middle East Nickel Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 33.2. Middle East Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 34. Africa Nickel Market
- 34.1. Africa Nickel Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 34.2. Africa Nickel Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Mining Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 35. Nickel Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
- 36. Nickel Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
- 36.1. Nickel Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
- 36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
- 36.2. Nickel Market - Company Scoring Matrix
- 36.2.1. Market Revenues
- 36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
- 36.2.3. Brand Recognition
- 36.3. Nickel Market Company Profiles
- 36.3.1. Glencore Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 36.3.2. Vale Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 36.3.3. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 36.3.4. Eramet Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 36.3.5. Norilsk Nickel Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 37. Nickel Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
- BHP, Anglo American, Pacific Metal Company, Sherritt International Corporation, INDEPENDENCE GROUP NL, Tsingshan Holdings Group, Jinchuan Group International Resources Co. Ltd, Vedanta Resources Limited, Alliance Nickel Limited, Western Areas Limited, Jervois Mining, Deutsche Nickel GmbH, Solway Investment Group Limited, Société Le Nickel (SLN), Sumic Nickel Netherlands B.V
- 38. Global Nickel Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
- 39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Nickel Market
- 40. Nickel Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
- 40.1 Nickel Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
- 40.2 Nickel Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
- 40.3 Nickel Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
- 40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
- 41. Appendix
- 41.1. Abbreviations
- 41.2. Currencies
- 41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
- 41.4. Research Inquiries
- 41.5. The Business Research Company
- 41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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