Nickel Sulfate Prices, Trend 2026: Index, Demand, Chart and Forecast
According to ChemAnalyst , The global Nickel Sulfate Prices experienced mixed regional movements during the second quarter of 2026, reflecting differences in downstream demand, inventory levels, raw-material costs, and regional supply conditions. Nickel sulfate remains a strategically important intermediate for the battery, electroplating, specialty chemicals, and stainless-steel industries, with its pricing closely linked to nickel feedstock economics and broader industrial activity. During Q2 2026, the market displayed a divergence between Asia-Pacific (APAC), North America, and Europe. In China, nickel sulfate prices declined quarter-over-quarter as weak consumer demand and elevated inventories placed pressure on producers and traders. North American prices also moved lower amid inventory accumulation and increased flows of Asian intermediates. By contrast, the German market recorded an increase in nickel sulfate prices, largely because of higher production costs and the recovery i...