WEEKLY: China NPI prices hold steady

Source: Mysteel Aug 14, 2026 17:20

China's high-grade nickel pig iron (NPI) market remained largely stable this week, with trading activity generally subdued, Mysteel Global learned.

On August 14, Mysteel assessed the price of high-grade NPI with 7-13% nickel content in East China's Jiangsu province at Yuan 1,160/mtu ($172/mtu) including delivery and tax, flat from the previous week. On the cost front, input costs stayed stable. On Friday, Mysteel assessed the price of Philippines-origin 1.3% nickel