During the week, SMM refined nickel inventory across six major regions totaled 39,855 mt, down 364 mt WoW. Nickel prices rose slightly during the week. As the futures market climbed last week, domestic spot premiums/discounts declined. However, overall market transactions were sluggish, with slight destocking.

![[SMM Analysis] Nickel Ore Supply and Demand Watch: Philippine Ore Prices Face Downward Pressure, While Dual Tightening in Indonesian Policies and Approvals Pushes Up Local Ore Prices](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/yaAtG20251217171733.jpg)

