China's nickel sulfate exports reached 518 tonnes in March, up 370 tonnes or 248.8% from the previous month, and up 123 tonnes or 31.0% year-on-year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China. Among the total, exports to South Korea stood at 40 tonnes, and to Japan at 460 tonnes.
In the first quarter of 2026, China's cumulative nickel sulfate exports totaled 1,232 tonnes, down 18.0% year-on-year.
Written by Cora Ji, jiruyan@mysteel.com
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