SMM 10-12% High-Grade NPI Price Rises to 1,043 Yuan/mtu, Market Sentiment Slightly Down

Published: Feb 11, 2026 18:46

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[SMM Nickel Flash] February 11 - SMM 10-12% high-grade NPI average price was 1,043 yuan/mtu (ex-factory, tax included), up 2 yuan/mtu MoM from the previous working day. The high-grade NPI market sentiment factor was 1.95, down 0.03 MoM; the upstream sentiment factor was 2.72, down 0.03 MoM; and the downstream sentiment factor was 1.17, down 0.03 MoM.

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