INSG: Global Nickel Shortage Narrowed to 200 mt in April

Published: Jun 23, 2022 13:45

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SHANGHAI, Jun 23 (SMM) - According to data released by the International Nickel Research Group (INSG) on Wednesday, the supply shortage in the global nickel market shrank to 200 mt in April 2022 from 8,900 mt in March.

From January to April 2022, the global nickel market was in short supply by 8,100 mt, compared to 63,900 mt in the same period last year.

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