Primary nickel used in stainless steel and battery production.
Last updated: May 13, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | -0.56% |
| May 1, 2026 | 15,708.45 | -1.22% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 15,903.20 | +1.15% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 15,722.39 | -0.62% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 15,820.56 | -0.09% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 15,835.19 | -1.54% |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 16,082.13 | -1.65% |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 16,352.02 | +0.73% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 16,233.03 | -1.44% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 16,470.68 | +1.21% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 16,274.31 | -0.37% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 16,335.09 | -0.22% |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 16,371.05 | -0.42% |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 16,439.48 | -0.16% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 16,466.10 | +1.35% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 16,247.27 | -0.38% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 16,309.69 | — |
Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.