Mar 27, 2024 23:55
According to the data released by the Customs Statistics Platform, China imported 8,701 mt of refined nickel (unwrought non-alloyed nickel containing total nickel and cobalt ≥99.99%, cobalt ≤0.005%, other unwrought nonalloyed nickel and unwrought nickel alloys) in December 2023. The customs clearance volume was down 10.31% MoM and 20.72% YoY. Of the total, 5,785 mt or 65.5% was other unwrought nickel alloys, down 63.27% YoY.
Mar 26, 2024 22:10
China's ternary cathode precursor production in February 2024 was about 61,590 mt, down 20% MoM and 7% YoY. February's off-peak season saw precursor companies adjust production to match sales, resulting in decreased output. Maintenance shutdowns at some plants further reduced overall production. Vertically integrated firms fulfilling cathode orders and thoseserving overseas markets continued operations during the holiday period.