Non-ferrous

Base Metals

Rare Earth

Scrap Metals

Minor Metals

Precious Metals

Ferrous Metals

Iron Ore Index Iron Ore Price Coke Coal Pig Iron Steel Billet Finished Steel

New Energy

Solar Lithium Cobalt Cathode Material Phosphorus Carbon Anode Separator Electrolyte Battery Cell And Module Battery Recycling Nickel And Manganese Other Materials Sodium-ion Battery Hydrogen Energy

Price Center DatabasePro Reports Events Car Insight

Home / Metal News / China Sees Declines in Nickel Ore Inventories, SMM Reports

China Sees Declines in Nickel Ore Inventories, SMM Reports

Jun 26, 2017 11:31

Source:SMM

Nickel ore inventories at seven major Chinese ports fell in the week ending June 23, Shanghai Metals Market data showed.

SHANGHAI, Jun. 26 (SMM) – Nickel ore inventories at seven major Chinese ports fell in the week ending June 23, Shanghai Metals Market data showed.

Update of Antam Nickel Ore Export Quotas

Inventories at the seven ports were down 80,000 tonnes last week, according to SMM data.

Last week, CIF price of medium-grade nickel ore moved higher with rallying price of stainless steel and demand growth. But, it is still a buyer’s market, and nickel ore market will still come under price pressure.

For news cooperation, please contact us by email: sallyzhang@smm.cn or service.en@smm.cn.

nickel prices

nickel ore prices

china nickel ore inventories

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market exchanges, and relying on SMM's internal database model, for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For queries, please contact Lemon Zhao at lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please email service.en@smm.cn

China imported 3.70 million tonnes of nickel ore in July, down 40,300 tonnes or 1.08 per cent MoM, but up 416,000 tonnes YoY, according to China Customs.

Aug 24, 2017 14:03

SMM Insight

China Nickel Ore Imports Fall MoM in July

Philippines to Release Final Assessment on Mining Firms Soon

The final assessment on mining companies, which had been ordered for suspension and cancel by former secretary Gina Lopez in an intensified government environment crackdowns, will be released soon.

Aug 23, 2017 11:38

SMM Insight

Philippines to Release Final Assessment on Mining Firms Soon

What’s Impact on Nickel Price after Indonesia Names Fourth Nickel Ore Exporter? SMM Reports

Indonesian government has recently allowed PT Trimegah Bangun Persada and PT Gane Permai Sentosa to export nickel ore, according to market sources. What’s the impact on nickel price after the news?

Aug 1, 2017 15:27

SMM Insight Industry

What’s Impact on Nickel Price after Indonesia Names Fourth Nickel Ore Exporter? SMM Reports

What’re Behind Closures of 13 Nickel Smelters in Indonesia? SMM Reports

Market news that 13 nickel smelters in Indonesia have ceased operations due to a plunge in nickel market, and those on-line producers are running at a loss.

Jun 20, 2017 14:27

SMM Insight

What’re Behind Closures of 13 Nickel Smelters in Indonesia? SMM Reports

China Nickel Ore Inventories Grow after Declines, SMM Reports, with Price Support Available at Lows

Nickel ore inventories at seven major Chinese ports grew in the week ending May 12, Shanghai Metals Market data showed.

May 15, 2017 09:23

SMM Insight Industry

China Nickel Ore Inventories Grow after Declines, SMM Reports, with Price Support Available at Lows

China Nickel Ore Inventories Fall after Slight Increases for Two Weeks, SMM Reports

Nickel ore inventories at seven major Chinese ports dropped in the week ending May 5, Shanghai Metals Market data showed.

May 8, 2017 10:05

SMM Insight Industry

China Nickel Ore Inventories Fall after Slight Increases for Two Weeks, SMM Reports

Antam to Restart Nickel Ore Exports in May after 3-Year Halt

Antam will resume nickel ore exports from May, a company executive said on May 2. The first shipmentis expected at 150,000 tonnes.

May 3, 2017 09:56

Industry Reminder

Antam to Restart Nickel Ore Exports in May after 3-Year Halt

Will Nickel Market Get Boost from Philippine Open Pit Mining Ban? SMM Reports

The Philippines’ Environment Secretary Gina Lopez said Thursday to ban prospective open-pit mines for the damages for environment. What's impact on nickel market?

Apr 27, 2017 16:24

SMM Insight Industry

Will Nickel Market Get Boost from Philippine Open Pit Mining Ban? SMM Reports

Nickel Asia Reports 47% Rise in Estimated Value of Shipments in Q1 2017, with Optimistic Outlook

Nickel Asia Corporation said the company's estimated value of shipments during the first quarter of 2017 jumped by 47 percent to P2.19 billion from P1.49 billion during the same period last year.

Apr 12, 2017 10:35

Industry Reminder

Nickel Asia Reports 47% Rise in Estimated Value of Shipments in Q1 2017, with Optimistic Outlook

China Nickel Ore Port Inventories Keep Falling, and SMM Revises Down Indonesian Nickel Ore Exports in 2017

Nickel ore inventories at seven major Chinese ports kept falling last week, Shanghai Metals Market reported.

Apr 1, 2017 10:52

SMM Insight Industry

China Nickel Ore Port Inventories Keep Falling, and SMM Revises Down Indonesian Nickel Ore Exports in 2017

SMM Events & Webinars

All

Oct
14
- SMM LME Metals Seminar 2025
  Oct 14 - 14,2025
  Emmanuel Centre，London , the United Kingdom
Oct
20
- Li-ION BATTERY China
  Oct 20 - 21,2025
  Xiamen, China
Oct
20
- APAC (10th) Ni-Cr-Mn Stainless Steel & New Energy Conference 2025
  Oct 20 - 21,2025
  Xiamen, China

China Sees Declines in Nickel Ore Inventories, SMM Reports

SMM Events & Webinars

SMM LME Metals Seminar 2025

Li-ION BATTERY China

APAC (10th) Ni-Cr-Mn Stainless Steel & New Energy Conference 2025