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Primary nickel consumption worldwide by industry 2017

Primary nickel consumption worldwide in 2017, by industry (in thousand metric tons)

The data displays the primary nickel consumption worldwide in 2017, by industry. The stainless steel industry accounted for approx. 1.56 million metric tons of the primary nickel consumed worldwide in 2017.

Stainless steel and special steels	1562.2
Alloys	171.2
Electroplating	149.8
Special steels	149.8
Batteries	107
Other	21.4

Primary nickel consumption worldwide by industry 2017

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