SMM Exclusive: Introduction Of Nickel Industry Chain Amid New Background 

Currently, there are two main application directions for nickel: stainless steel and the new energy industry. China's stainless steel industry is gradually facing saturation, while the new energy industry may be developing faster. As a result, the demand for ternary precursor materials continues to increase, and the contributions of intermediate goods such as nickel matte, nickel sulfate, and MHP will also rise continuously. The annual shipment of nickel ore from the Philippines is less stable compared to Indonesia due to the influence of the rainy season. Additionally, Indonesia has benefited from the two policies of the prohibition of the export of nickel ore, which provided more opportunities for overseas investment. In recent years, not only have more overseas companies invested in NPI (nickel pig iron), but intermediate goods like nickel matte and MHP from lateritic nickel ore have also become popular. Chinese stainless steel industry leaders like Tsingshan and Delong are continually increasing their capacity of stainless steel production in Indonesia, showing a clear trend of integrated operation in mining industry. Indonesia's advantages in natural resources and emphasis on attracting investors allow them to deepen industrial chain and increase added value, supporting economic growth.

The figure illustrates the nickel industry chain and introduces the core smelting technologies

SMM provides continuous tracking of the market trends, news, trading, financial services, and logistics information of the non-ferrous metal industry, along with in-depth research on the nickel industry chain, especially its vital products. We collect information from public sources, conduct extensive interviews with industry experts from various representative companies and industry associations, and combine desk study and experience from past projects, in order to analyze the industry structure, market size, competition, future trends, barriers to entry, and more. We focus on various aspects such as product profitability analysis, production technologies and processes, business models, supply chain systems and ecological construction, core competencies, etc., to achieve a broader coverage and in-depth study for more comprehensive industry research. We especially excel in demand and supply analysis, price tracking, and forecasting to make more accurate judgments and smarter investment decisions.

The figure shows the profitability of nickel industry chain

Currently, how is the demand for terminal products of nickel in global traditional industries? What is the demand for nickel products in the new energy industry? What are the nickel smelting-related projects in both China and Indonesia? In the situation of limited nickel ore resources, how can opportunities be seized to obtain more raw materials? How can new entrants establish better cooperative relationships with upstream and downstream enterprises and break through the competitive situation where leading companies have obvious advantages in economies of scale?
SMM also provides customization services, cases of nickel industry chain-related research projects, forecast for nickel products supply and price in Indonesia, case study of the demand for terminal products of nickel in global traditional industries, due diligence study, benchmarking of major players in the market

Please contact Bai Fan, Project Director of SMM Consulting for more information via phone at 13661603373 or email at baifan@smm.cn.