LME Nickel prices plunge to lowest level since 2020

LME Nickel prices dropped by 6% d-o-d, reflecting a significant decline compared to 3 Apr’25, reaching nearly a five-year low. As of 7 Apr’25, LME nickel stands at $14,640/t, primarily impacted by US tariff policies. The market is facing increased uncertainty, with Indonesia’s nickel ore premiums expected to fall after Ramadan. Delays in policy implementation and weakening downstream prices have reduced support for nickel ore.