Top 10 Nickel-Producing Countries in the World
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Global Nickel Production | Estimated at 3.6 million metric tons in 2023. |
| Largest Producer | Indonesia, producing 1.72 million metric tons in 2023, a 21.1% increase from 2022. |
| Top 10 Producers | Indonesia (1,721.5 thousand tons), Philippines (365.1), Russia (218.9), New Caledonia (193.8), Australia (158.1), Canada (132.4), China (110.4), Brazil (84.8), Cuba (45.2), Others (342.1). |
| Uses of Nickel | - Alloys: Stainless steel, superalloys, nonferrous alloys. |
| - Batteries: Nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries for hybrid vehicles. | |
| - Consumer Products: Thermostats, internal electronics. | |
| - Coins: Coinage since the mid-19th century. | |
| - Gas Turbines/Rocket Engines: Resists high-temperature corrosion. | |
| - Catalysts: Hydrogenation, hydrocarbon reforming, production of fertilizers, pesticides, etc. |