| Product Code: ETC008144 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
India`s nickel import shipments in 2024 were primarily sourced from Norway, Japan, Canada, Indonesia, and China. Despite the top exporters, including Japan and China, the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated low concentration in the market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a healthy 9.93%, although there was a noticeable decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -19.91%. This data suggests a dynamic market with fluctuations in growth trends within the nickel import sector in India.

The India nickel market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period 2025-2031 and reach a value of USD 33.4 billion by 2031. Nickel is primarily used in steel production as an alloying element, which further increases its strength and corrosion resistance properties, making it suitable for industrial applications such as chemical processing and marine engineering components. India`s growing automotive sector is one of the key drivers for the growth of this market over the forecast period, with increasing demand from both domestic sales and exports adding fuel to this growth trend. Additionally, increasing government initiatives towards promoting investments in infrastructure development and rising consumer spending are also some other factors responsible for driving growth within this industry over the near future.
1) Growing Automotive Sector ? The Indian automotive industry has been experiencing significant growth over recent years due to increased investment by both domestic players as well as foreign manufacturers looking to capitalise on potential synergies between countries like India and China who have similar manufacturing capabilities but vastly different levels of consumption power when compared globally; thus providing them with ample room for cost effective production processes that can be competitively exported worldwide without losing out much on margins or quality standards. This factor coupled with increased consumer spending fuelling domestic sales has enabled steady demand rise within this sector which in turn leads to higher usage rates among downstream industries like manufacturing where nickel finds application across various products/components ranging from electrical equipment & fixtures all way through weapons & defense systems etc., thus presenting lucrative opportunities for associated players throughout entire value chain ecosystem including raw materials suppliers like producers/refiners/traders etc.
2) Government Initiatives ? The Indian government has taken several initiatives aimed at boosting economic activity in order provide better job opportunities while opening up avenues towards industrialisation thereby leading towards greater GDP contributions in form taxes collected via businesses operating within country etc., Such measures have resulted into increase funding allocations directed towards infrastructure projects which involve large scale construction activities involving heavy machinery operations requiring superior grade alloys containing significant amounts of nickel; leading ultimately resulting into increased usage rates among associated sectors producing these goods eventually pushing overall regional consumptions figures upwards creating another source sustainable revenue streams amongst stakeholders involved hereinperiod being discussed herewith.
1) Volatility In Global Prices - Fluctuations seen global commodity prices tend create certain amount uncertainty amongst investors owing their inability accurately predict outcomes based changing external environment highly unpredictable nature same , This adds
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Nickel Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Nickel Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Nickel Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Nickel Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Nickel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Nickel Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increase in industrialization and infrastructure development in India leading to higher demand for nickel in manufacturing sectors. |
4.2.2 Growth in the electric vehicle (EV) industry driving demand for nickel in batteries. |
4.2.3 Rising investments in renewable energy projects boosting the need for nickel in solar panels and wind turbines. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating nickel prices in the global market impacting the profitability of nickel producers in India. |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns affecting the mining and processing of nickel in India. |
5 India Nickel Market Trends |
6 India Nickel Market, By Types |
6.1 India Nickel Market, By Applications |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Nickel Market Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Nickel Market Revenues & Volume, By Stainless Steel, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Nickel Market Revenues & Volume, By Super Magnets, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Nickel Market Revenues & Volume, By Electroplating Chemicals, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 India Nickel Market Revenues & Volume, By Rechargeable Batteries, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 India Nickel Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 India Nickel Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Nickel Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Nickel Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Nickel Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of nickel in India. |
8.2 Percentage of nickel imports compared to domestic production. |
8.3 Number of new EV registrations in India using nickel-based batteries. |
8.4 Installed capacity of solar panels and wind turbines using nickel in India. |
8.5 Percentage of industrial projects incorporating nickel in their manufacturing processes. |
9 India Nickel Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Nickel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Nickel Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Nickel Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Nickel Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |