It is reported that Japan nickel consumption amounted of 32,455 tons, increase of 2.6%, compared to the same period of last year. 

Meanwhile, the country’s nickel consumption amounted of 4,074 tons in September, increase of 33.7%, compared to last month; increase of 33.7% compared to the same period of last year.

In addition, Japan special steel (hot-rolled steel) production of 1,739,126 tons in September, rising by 5.4% compared to last month.