China’s nickel ore imports reach record high in November
China’s nickel ore imports hit a new record high in November as an increase in purchases from Indonesia ahead of the proposed export ban offset a disruption in supply from the Philippines due to typhoon Haiyan.
A total of 7.82 million tonnes was unloaded at Chinese ports during the month, up 6.4% from October and up 14.6% year-on-year, according to the latest data from Chinese customs. This marks the third consecutive monthly increase in volumes of nickel ore purchased by China.
