Ukraine increases imports of nickel ore by 10pct

Open4business reported that Ukraine in 2018 increased imports of nickel ore and concentrate in natural terms by 10% compared to the same period in 2017, to 1.445 million tonnes. According to customs statistics released by the State Fiscal Service, in monetary terms nickel ore imports rose by 8%, to USD 69.325 million. At the same time, imports were made from Guatemala (67.88% of deliveries in monetary terms), and Indonesia (32.12%). In 2018, Ukraine did not export and re-export these products, as well as in 2017. As reported, Ukraine in 2017 reduced imports of nickel ore and concentrate in natural terms by 4.2% compared to 2016, to 1.314 million tonnes, in monetary terms by 8.3%, to $64.172 million. At the same time, all imports were from Guatemala (100% of supplies).