China Refined Nickel and Alloy Imports Grow 49.4 Per cent MoM in July

Published: Aug 25, 2017 16:17
China imported 21,280 tonnes of refined nickel and alloy in July, up 7,032 tonnes or 49.4 per cent on a monthly basis, and down 6,913 tonnes or 24.5 per cent on a yearly basis.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 25 (SMM) – China imported 21,280 tonnes of refined nickel and alloy in July, up 7,032 tonnes or 49.4 per cent on a monthly basis, and down 6,913 tonnes or 24.5 per cent on a yearly basis, according to China Customs. 

What’re Driving Factors for Recent Gain in Nickel Market? SMM Reports

The imports from January to July totaled 118,902 tonnes, down 141,576 tonnes or 54.4 per cent on a yearly basis.  

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

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

For any inquiries or for more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn
For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn
Related News
SMM Nickel Flash: NPI Prices Decline, Market Weak with Light Trading and Significant Price Divergences
Jun 12, 2026 23:20
SMM Nickel Flash: NPI Prices Decline, Market Weak with Light Trading and Significant Price Divergences
Read More
SMM Nickel Flash: NPI Prices Decline, Market Weak with Light Trading and Significant Price Divergences
SMM Nickel Flash: NPI Prices Decline, Market Weak with Light Trading and Significant Price Divergences
[SMM Nickel Flash] The average price of SMM 10-12% high-grade NPI declined WoW by 1 yuan/nickel unit to 1,143.1 yuan/nickel unit (ex-factory, tax included), while the average Indonesia NPI FOB index price fell WoW by $0.35/nickel unit to $147.33/nickel unit. This week, the NPI market was overall weak, with futures trends becoming the core factor affecting spot pace. Trading throughout the week was generally light, price divergences were significant, and structural gaming persisted throughout.
Jun 12, 2026 23:20
SMM High-Grade NPI Market Sentiment Rises, Futures Rebound Boosts Spot Trades
Jun 12, 2026 23:18
SMM High-Grade NPI Market Sentiment Rises, Futures Rebound Boosts Spot Trades
Read More
SMM High-Grade NPI Market Sentiment Rises, Futures Rebound Boosts Spot Trades
SMM High-Grade NPI Market Sentiment Rises, Futures Rebound Boosts Spot Trades
[SMM Nickel Flash] June 12 - SMM high-grade NPI market sentiment factor was 2.28, up 0.02 MoM; the upstream sentiment factor for high-grade NPI was 2.73, up 0.01 MoM; and the downstream sentiment factor was 1.82, up 0.01 MoM. The rebound in futures today drove a slight recovery in market sentiment, with spot trades of NPI showing a periodical recovery, increased transactions in the market, and differentiated prices across regions and grades.
Jun 12, 2026 23:18
SMM High-Grade NPI Market Sentiment Rises, Futures Rebound Boosts Spot Trades
Jun 12, 2026 23:17
SMM High-Grade NPI Market Sentiment Rises, Futures Rebound Boosts Spot Trades
Read More
SMM High-Grade NPI Market Sentiment Rises, Futures Rebound Boosts Spot Trades
SMM High-Grade NPI Market Sentiment Rises, Futures Rebound Boosts Spot Trades
[SMM Nickel Flash] June 12 - SMM high-grade NPI market sentiment factor was 2.28, up 0.02 MoM; the upstream sentiment factor for high-grade NPI was 2.73, up 0.01 MoM; and the downstream sentiment factor was 1.82, up 0.01 MoM. The rebound in futures today drove a slight recovery in market sentiment, with spot trades of NPI showing a periodical recovery, increased transactions in the market, and differentiated prices across regions and grades.
Jun 12, 2026 23:17
China Refined Nickel and Alloy Imports Grow 49.4 Per cent MoM in July - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)