Countries by Nickel Mine Production 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total nickel mine production in 2024, measured in thousands of metric tons according to the US Geological Survey. Indonesia has dramatically reshaped global nickel supply since 2014, when it banned exports of unprocessed ore — a policy that forced international investment into Indonesian processing facilities and pushed the country from a minor supplier to the world's dominant nickel producer within a decade, fundamentally altering supply chains for stainless steel and EV battery manufacturing.

✨ AI Insight

Indonesia's dominance in nickel production is striking, producing nearly six times more than the Philippines, the second-largest producer at 330 thousand metric tons. This gap underscores the impact of Indonesia's 2014 export ban on unprocessed ore, which catalyzed a surge in domestic processing capabilities and attracted foreign investment. Other notable producers include Russia and New Caledonia, with 200 and 190 thousand metric tons respectively, but they pale in comparison to Indonesia's output. This trend suggests that Indonesia will continue to play a pivotal role in global nickel supply, particularly for the burgeoning electric vehicle market, while other countries may struggle to keep pace.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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Indonesia leads with 1,800 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 375 · median: 175.

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Gap in 2024: Indonesia is 22.5× larger than Brazil.