Nickel fell to 14,879.88 USD/T on December 3, 2025, down 0.20% from the previous day. Over the past month, Nickel's price has fallen 1.20%, and is down 7.47% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Nickel - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

In May 2024, the price of one metric ton of nickel stood at some ********* U.S. dollars. In comparison, in December 2016, the price of nickel was just below ****** U.S. dollars per metric ton. Thus, the nickel price has increased considerably in recent years, though it continuously fluctuates. In the beginning of 2022, however, the price of nickel skyrocketed due to disruptions to supply chains and a wide scarcity of raw materials and metals. Overview of nickel Discovered in 1751, nickel is a base metal with a silvery-white lustrous appearance that has a slightly golden tinge. The metal is crucial for many global industries, especially, for example, for the production of stainless-steel. Nickel is highly corrosion-resistant and is used to plate other metals in order to protect them. Because of these useful traits, nickel is used in more than ******* products worldwide, spanning from architectural, industrial, military, transportation and aerospace, marine, currency, and consumer applications. Nickel price dynamics Though nickel is the fifth most abundant element found on Earth, as with any commodity, the price of nickel can vary widely depending on global market conditions. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, exports of nickel increased dramatically, dropping the price of nickel in the mid-1990s to below production costs. Nickel production in the Western Hemisphere was reduced during that period. Prices then increased again, up to a high of ****** U.S. dollars per metric ton in May 2007. Since then, nickel prices have decreased, and have remained between a low of ***** U.S. dollars per metric ton and a high of ****** U.S. dollars per metric ton between 2016 and 2021. It is forecast that the price of nickel will amount to more than ****** U.S. dollars per metric ton in 2025.

In recent years, nickel prices have hit some of their all-time highest numbers, at an average of almost 26,000 U.S. dollars per metric ton throughout 2022. This was driven by a large spike in prices at the end of that year, where they peaked at 31,275 U.S. dollars per ton in mid-November. The recent surge in nickel prices has been driven by several factors, including disruptions to Russia's (the world's third-largest nickel producer) export industry following its invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, demand for nickel has grown alongside the growth of lithium-ion battery production, driven by the growth of the electronic car market. However, these recent peaks are still well below the all-time annual high of more than 37,000 U.S. dollars in 2007, where low international supply coupled with high demand from China's stainless-steel manufacturing industries caused prices to soar.

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In 2021, the Indian nickel market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloy Mill Shapes (WPU102504) from Jan 1971 to Sep 2025 about nickel, mills, metals, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

LME Index rose to 4,700 Index Points on October 29, 2025, up 0.79% from the previous day. Over the past month, LME Index's price has risen 7.33%, and is up 13.22% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. LME Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

In 2021, the Canadian nickel market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Nickel consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cobalt traded flat at 48,570 USD/T on November 27, 2025. Over the past month, Cobalt's price has remained flat, but it is still 99.88% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Cobalt - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

This dataset contains historical price data for seven essential metals traded on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) India: Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Copper, Nickel, and Aluminum. The data is meticulously collected to support prediction models, trend analysis, and statistical exploration of metal price movements.

The dataset includes: - Daily price data for 7 metals - Open price, high/low values, and closing prices - Data across multiple periods, useful for preliminary exploration, model training, and analysis

Description for each column in the dataset: 1. Date: The date on which the market data was recorded (format: DD-MM-YYYY). 2. Price: The closing price of Copper on the given date, reflecting the last traded price of the day. 3. Open: The opening price of Copper at the start of trading on the given date. 4. High: The highest price Copper reached during the trading day. 5. Low: The lowest price Copper traded at during the day. 6. Vol. (Volume): The total volume of Copper traded on the given day, typically in thousands (K). 7. Change %: The percentage change in the closing price from the previous trading day.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Industry: Copper, Nickel, Lead and Zinc Mining: Primary Products (PCU212230212230P) from Dec 2003 to Jun 2025 about zinc, lead, nickel, copper, primary, mining, metals, PPI, industry, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Molybdenum traded flat at 455.50 CNY/Kg on November 28, 2025. Over the past month, Molybdenum's price has fallen 8.99%, and is down 4.11% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Molybdenum - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

The Pakistani nickel market stood at $X in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Nickel consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The UK nickel market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Nickel consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the Global Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery Market Size was USD XX Billion in 2023 and is set to achieve a market size of USD XX Billion by the end of 2031 growing at a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2031

Based on Type, the small-sized batteries segment will dominate the global Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery market in the year 2023. Based on type, the market is divided into small-sized, medium-sized, and large sized
Based on Application, the Automobile segment dominated the global Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery market. Based on Application, the global Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery market is segmented into f electrical and electronics, automobile, and consumer goods.
The Asian Pacific region accounted for the highest market share in the Global Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery Market. 
Over the course of the projection period, North america is expected to increase at the fastest rate.

CURRENT SCENARIO OF THE NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NIMH) BATTERY MARKET

Key factors driving the growth of the Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery Market

Surging demand for electric vehicles to contribute towards the market growth

The market for nickel metal hydride batteries is mostly being driven by the increase in demand for electric vehicles throughout the world. Batteries are what power electric cars, and nickel metal hydride batteries have a high specific energy, which makes them appropriate for use in EVs. The need for NiMH batteries is being driven by the global acceleration of EV adoption due to growing concerns about vehicle pollution and declining battery costs.

For instance, according to IEA, the global electric car stock surpassed 10 million in 2020, up 43% from 2019. (Source: https://www.iea.org/reports/global-ev-outlook-2021/trends-and-developments-in-electric-vehicle-markets#:~:text=Electric%20cars%20had%20a%20record,China%20as%20the%20biggest%20market&text=After%20a%20decade%20of%20rapid,representing%20a%201%25%20stock%20share.)

Electric vehicles amounted to some 14 percent of global passenger car sales in 2022, which was a rise of around 5.3 percentage points year-over-year. Electric vehicle sales have rapidly increased since 2017, when they rose above one percent of the market, and have particularly accelerated since 2020. (Source: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1371599/global-ev-market-share/)

The Asia-Pacific region was the leading market for battery-electric vehicles, propelled by the Chinese new energy vehicle market. Automakers worldwide will have to focus on clean fuel sources and sustainable supply chains. In 2020, Volkswagen started delivering its electric ID.4 model and consistently ranked among the best-selling EV brands. By 2022, the Volkswagen Group was the fourth leading EV automaker worldwide. (Source:https://www.statista.com/topics/1010/electric-mobility/#topicOverview)

NiMH batteries are used in plug-in electric cars, including the General Motors EV1, Honda EV Plus, Ford Ranger EV, and Vectrix scooter. They are also used by hybrid cars such the Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Toyota Prius, and Honda Insight. NiMH technology is widely used in consumer electronics rechargeable batteries. It will also be utilised in the Alstom Citadis low floor tram that Nice, France has bought, as well as in Honda's humanoid prototype robot, ASIMO. NiMH cells are not expensive, and the voltage and performance is similar to primary alkaline cells in those sizes; they can be substituted for most purposes. The ability to recharge hundreds of times can save money and resources.

According to MIT Technology Review, the company recently developed a NiMH battery with double the storage capacity of the traditional kind, comparable to Li-ion. And they hope to improve that even more, perhaps by a factor of eight. Their goal is to produce a battery with a cost of $146 per kWh, roughly half that of the cheapest Li-ion batteries. (Source:https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/01/04/1066141/whats-next-for-batteries/)

Lithium-ion batteries are lighter and more compact. But nickel-metal hydride batteries are inherently safer. Because they don’t include flammable liquids, they don’t catch fire if they overheat or are overcharged, so they don’t require the complex cooling and safety systems that Li-ion batteries do. Safety systems can add about 25 pe...

In 2021, the Italian nickel market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Nickel consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lean Hogs fell to 80.23 USd/Lbs on December 1, 2025, down 0.47% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lean Hogs's price has fallen 0.47%, and is down 3.60% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lean Hogs - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

In 2021, the Egyptian nickel market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

IPPI：北美产品分类体系（NAPCS）：NF：Unwrought Nickel & Nickel Alloys在03-01-2025达143.700Jan2020=100，相较于02-01-2025的136.100Jan2020=100有所增长。IPPI：北美产品分类体系（NAPCS）：NF：Unwrought Nickel & Nickel Alloys数据按月更新，01-01-1981至03-01-2025期间平均值为72.900Jan2020=100，共531份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于03-01-2022，达266.700Jan2020=100，而历史最低值则出现于10-01-1993，为26.600Jan2020=100。CEIC提供的IPPI：北美产品分类体系（NAPCS）：NF：Unwrought Nickel & Nickel Alloys数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于Statistics Canada，数据归类于全球数据库的加拿大 – Table CA.I010: Industrial Product Price Index: NAPCS 2017: Jan2020=100。