High-Grade NPI Prices Fall as Futures Drag, Downstream Buyers Maintain Low-Priced Approach

Published: Aug 6, 2026 14:05

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[SMM Nickel Flash] August 6 news: High-grade NPI prices were dragged down by futures, and the transaction prices previously achievable also faced increased difficulty in closing today. Downstream purchasers still maintained a low-price purchasing approach, with some enterprises suspending procurement. Meanwhile, the market holds expectations for future growth in nickel ore supply. Supplier quotations remained divergent, lacking overall upward momentum, and market sentiment turned cautious.

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