[SMM Nickel Sulphate Daily Review] On January 3, Nickel Salt Prices Remained Stable

Published: Jan 3, 2025 14:32
On January 3, the SMM battery-grade nickel sulphate index price was 26,379 yuan/mt, and the quotation range for battery-grade nickel sulphate was 26,000-26,920 yuan/mt, with the average price remaining unchanged from the previous day.

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On January 3, the SMM battery-grade nickel sulphate index price was 26,379 yuan/mt, with the quotation range for battery-grade nickel sulphate at 26,000-26,920 yuan/mt, and the average price remaining unchanged from the previous day.

Cost side, recent transaction coefficients for high-grade nickel matte and MHP remained stable, while LME nickel prices dropped back slightly today to $15,100/mt (Ni contained), leading to a slight contraction in spot cost support. Demand side, some inquiries and transactions have emerged in the market recently, but overall market activity remained at a low level. Supply side, salt plants continued to stand firm on quotes, with transaction coefficients remaining stable recently. Overall, under the backdrop of weak demand from both buyers and sellers, nickel sulphate prices are expected to remain stable.

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