Primary nickel used in stainless steel and battery production.
Last updated: June 1, 2026
Nickel is a key alloying element in stainless steel and a critical battery material for electric vehicles. Prices are set on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and are highly sensitive to EV battery demand and stainless steel production.
Compare Nickel prices by country: 🇺🇸 United States, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.
| Date | Price | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 15,335.24 | +0.67% |
| May 31, 2026 | 15,232.53 | -1.27% |
| May 30, 2026 | 15,428.96 | +0.43% |
| May 27, 2026 | 15,362.16 | -1.14% |
| May 26, 2026 | 15,539.84 | +1.32% |
| May 25, 2026 | 15,337.14 | -1.08% |
| May 24, 2026 | 15,504.99 | -0.39% |
| May 22, 2026 | 15,565.68 | -0.74% |
| May 20, 2026 | 15,682.50 | +1.57% |
| May 19, 2026 | 15,440.24 | -0.23% |
| May 18, 2026 | 15,476.09 | -1.14% |
| May 17, 2026 | 15,654.15 | -0.83% |
| May 16, 2026 | 15,785.93 | -1.53% |
| May 15, 2026 | 16,031.96 | +0.98% |
| May 14, 2026 | 15,876.52 | -1.09% |
| May 13, 2026 | 16,050.91 | +0.55% |
| May 12, 2026 | 15,962.39 | +1.33% |
| May 10, 2026 | 15,752.45 | -1.43% |
| May 9, 2026 | 15,981.29 | +1.43% |
| May 8, 2026 | 15,755.64 | -0.76% |
| May 7, 2026 | 15,876.75 | +0.92% |
| May 6, 2026 | 15,731.57 | +0.15% |
| May 5, 2026 | 15,708.63 | +1.02% |
| May 4, 2026 | 15,550.03 | -1.49% |
| May 3, 2026 | 15,785.84 | +1.05% |
| May 2, 2026 | 15,621.13 | — |
Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.