SMM April 18 News,
April 18 News, the average price of SMM 8-12% high-grade NPI was 985 yuan/mtu (ex-factory, tax included), unchanged from the previous working day. Supply side, domestically, current nickel ore inventory at domestic smelters is low, coupled with declining smelter profits, some companies are still in maintenance periods, and overall production remains at low levels. In Indonesia, short-term domestic trade premiums for nickel ore remain stable, smelter costs are strongly supported, and production remains stable despite declining profits. Demand side, stainless steel prices have recently experienced significant declines, market purchasing sentiment is weak, and stainless steel mills have subdued demand for raw material procurement. In the short term, high-grade NPI prices remain under pressure.
![[SMM Analysis] Influenced by macro sentiment, MHP and high-grade nickel matte prices declined this week.](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/CWsEw20251217171732.jpeg)
