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Nickel is a versatile alloying metal with distinct ore and product classes. Sulphide and laterite ores feed different routes to refined nickel, matte, NPI and chemicals.
Major applications include stainless steel, superalloys, coatings, battery cathodes, foundries and chemical processes. Product form, specification and purity must remain consistent in price comparisons.
Key price factors include stainless and battery demand, Indonesian output, ore policy, product class, exchange stocks, energy and currencies. Origin, delivery terms and contract volumes also affect achievable prices.
Average for the six-month period ending 30 days ago. Not a real-time quotation or a binding offer.
| Product | Specification and origin | Indication | 12-month movement | Delayed data date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel Cathode | 99.96%min EXW China | 17.639,95 EUR/mt | +15,1 % | 07.08.2026 |
| Nickel Cathode | Norilsk 99.96%min In port China | 17.156,92 EUR/mt | +15,8 % | 07.08.2026 |
| Nickel Ore | Philippine 1.5%min CIF China | 58,91 EUR/mt | +10,9 % | 07.08.2026 |
| Nickel Ore | Philippine 0.8%min CIF China | 24,03 EUR/mt | -10,3 % | 07.08.2026 |
| Nickel Ore | Philippine 1.3%min CIF China | 45,91 EUR/mt | +9,8 % | 07.08.2026 |
| Nickel Sulfate | Ni 22%min; Co 0.05%max EXW China | 4.237,46 EUR/mt | +24,7 % | 07.08.2026 |
| Nickel Sulfate | Ni 22%min; Co 0.4%max Delivered China | 3.947,05 EUR/mt | +21,1 % | 07.08.2026 |
Nickel is a versatile alloying metal with distinct ore and product classes. Sulphide and laterite ores feed different routes to refined nickel, matte, NPI and chemicals.
The table presents an average derived from reviewed EUR quotations over several months. Each row represents a specific product form and specification.
Only periods ending at least 30 days ago are published openly. The data date is stated separately for every row.
Key price factors include stainless and battery demand, Indonesian output, ore policy, product class, exchange stocks, energy and currencies. Origin, delivery terms and contract volumes also affect achievable prices.
Unit, purity, product form, origin and delivery term are shown in the relevant row. Different specifications should not be compared directly.
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