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China Nickel Market Review Weekly 20260518

Source: Mysteel May 18, 2026 09:15
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Nickel ore prices in the Philippines accelerated the decline last week, with mine FOB offers edging lower and the average price for China CIF transaction prices shifting notably downward. The CIF transaction price of 1.3% grade nickel ore dropped to US $50/wmt, while the CIF price of 1.4% grade dropped to US $58-60/wmt, a wider decline than the previous week. In the Indonesian domestic ore market, the pricing model was mainly fixed price. Imported nickel ore at 1.4% grade from the Philippines stood at US $58/wmt, while domestic laterite ore of the same grade was fixed at US $64/wmt in Indonesia. Nickel sulfate prices edged down to Yuan 33,850/tonne, indicating some easing of support from the cost side. Ternary precursor production remained stable, and downstream procurement was mainly based on essential demand.

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