Nickel

A critical metal for stainless steel and the batteries powering electric vehicles.

Use: Stainless steel, alloys, plating and lithium-ion batteries.
Supply: Led by Indonesia, with other major production in the Philippines, Russia, Canada and Australia.
Demand: Driven by stainless steel and growing electric-vehicle battery demand.

About Nickel

Nickel is mainly used to make stainless steel and other alloys, and is an increasingly important material for electric-vehicle batteries.

We source nickel products from reliable producers and work with buyers on grade, chemistry and documentation requirements.

Common forms of nickel in international trade.

Nickel Ore
Laterite ores such as saprolite and limonite, processed into nickel products.
Nickel Pig Iron & Ferronickel
Iron-nickel alloys used mainly in stainless steel production.
Nickel Matte & Intermediates
Semi-refined products processed into refined nickel or battery chemicals.

How we handle every nickel inquiry, from source to delivery.

01
Grade & Chemistry
Ni, Fe, moisture and SiO₂ / MgO matched to each smelter's process.
02
Sampling at Loading
Independent sampling and moisture testing at the loading port.
03
Origin & Compliance
Origin, export permits and documentation checked for every cargo.
04
Barge & Vessel Logistics
Transport from loading point to destination coordinated with producers and buyers.

Every inquiry is matched to the buyer's required specification. Typical parameters include:

Tell us the specification, quantity and destination you need, and our team will get back to you.