China's refined nickel exports reached 2,284.198 tonnes in March 2026, up 17 tonnes or 0.77% from the previous month, and down 11,348 tonnes or 83.24% year-on-year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC).
China's net refined nickel exports for the month stood at 16,875.234 tonnes, up 80.95% month-on-month but down 323.69% year-on-year. In the first quarter of 2026, the cumulative refined nickel exports totaled 8,364.763 tonnes, down 39,540 tonnes or 82.54% year-on-year.
Written by Cora Ji, jiruyan@mysteel.com

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