Nickel exports by country totaled US$4.6 billion in 2019, accelerating by 61.5% for all nickel ores shippers over the five-year period starting in 2015. Globally, the value of exported nickel spiked by an average 61.1% from 2018 to 2019. Resistant to corrosion, nickel is used in stainless steel, magnets, coins, rechargeable batteries as well as plating on plumbing fixtures and … [Read more...] about Top Nickel Exporters by Country
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Palladium Exports by Country
International sales of palladium exported by country totaled US$22.3 billion in 2019. That dollar amount reflects a 183.8% increase for all palladium shippers over the five-year period starting in 2015 when exported palladium was valuated at $7.9 billion. Year over year, global palladium exports appreciated by 57% from 2018 to 2019. Palladium is a silvery-white rare metal … [Read more...] about Palladium Exports by Country
Top Stainless Steel Exporters by Country
Global sales for exports of stainless steel by country totaled US$1.9 billion in 2019. Overall, the value of exported stainless steel expanded by an average 37% for all exporting countries since 2015 when stainless steel shipments were worth $1.4 billion. Year over year, the value of exported stainless steel declined -28% from 2018 to 2019. Among continents, Europe sold the … [Read more...] about Top Stainless Steel Exporters by Country
Iron Ore Imports by Country
Globally, purchases of imported iron ore totaled US144.5 billion in 2019. Overall, the value of iron ore imports for all importing countries increased by an average 58.1% since 2015 when iron ore purchases were valued at $91.4 billion. Year over year, the value of iron ore imports accelerated by 23.6% from 2018 to 2019. From a continental perspective, Asian countries consumed … [Read more...] about Iron Ore Imports by Country
Top Tin Exporters
International sales for tin exports by country totaled US$994.5 million in 2019. Overall, the value of exported tin rose by an average 257% for all exporting countries since 2015 when tin shipments were valued at $278.6 million. Year over the year, the value of exported tin appreciated by 148% from 2018 to 2019. Tin is a key ingredient used to solder microelectronic … [Read more...] about Top Tin Exporters