Nickel sulfate: On October 11, the SMM battery-grade nickel sulfate index price was 32,202 yuan/ton, which was 1 yuan/ton lower than the previous working day. The battery-grade nickel sulfate price was 32,100-33,000 yuan/ton, and the average price was 32,100-33,000 yuan/ton. On the supply side, spot goods are tight and salt factories are worried about the supply of raw materials, so there is a phenomenon of goods being held back. On the demand side, inquiry activity has weakened, and the wait-and-see attitude is strong. The current supply and demand of nickel sulfate are weak, and the market activity is lower than before.
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