According to Mysteel's survey of 15 sample projects in Indonesia, Indonesia's nickel matte production was 36,700 tonnes in Ni. content in December, a decrease of 0.76% month-on-month but an increase of 27.89% year-on-year. This total consisted of 31,300 tonnes of high-grade nickel matte and 5,400 tonnes of low-grade nickel matte.
From January to December 2025, the cumulative nickel matte production in Indonesia was 332,800 tonnes in Ni. content, a decline of 4.87% year-on-year.
Looking ahead, Indonesia's nickel matte production for January 2026 is projected at 41,700 tonnes in Ni. content, up 13.76% MoM and 31.82% YoY. This includes 34,400 tonnes of high-grade nickel matte and 7,300 tonnes of low-grade nickel matte.
Written by Cora Ji, jiruyan@mysteel.com
