During the week, SMM refined nickel inventory at six major regions totaled 37,210 mt, down 213 mt WoW. Nickel prices were weak overall during the week, slightly boosting downstream purchasing activity. However, the overall destocking was limited, and the inventory buildup trend continued.
![[SMM Analysis] Influenced by macro sentiment, MHP and high-grade nickel matte prices declined this week.](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/CWsEw20251217171732.jpeg)

