China refined nickel imports down 15.11% MoM in May

China's refined nickel imports reached 30,121.791 tonnes in March 2026, down 5,361 tonnes or 15.11% from the previous month, but up 12,586 tonnes or 12586 year-on-year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC).

From January to May, the cumulative refined nickel imports totaled 12,3761.419 tonnes, up 46,107 tonnes or 59.37% year-on-year.

Written by Cora Ji, jiruyan@mysteel.com