What Is the Current Price of Nickel Wire per Kg?

The price of nickel wire per kilogram depends on several factors, including:

• Nickel market price

• Nickel purity (Ni200, Ni201, etc.)

• Wire diameter

• Surface treatment

• Quantity purchased

• Manufacturer and processing cost

The current nickel metal market price is around US$17–18/kg based on recent nickel benchmark prices. LME nickel quotations have been around US$17,000+ per metric ton, which equals approximately US$17/kg for raw nickel.  

However, finished nickel wire is not priced at the raw nickel price because it includes melting, drawing, annealing, surface treatment, inspection, and packaging costs.

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Estimated Nickel Wire Price Range

Actual quotation depends on specification and order quantity.

Main Factors Affecting Nickel Wire Price

1. Nickel Purity

Higher nickel content increases cost.

Common grades:

2. Wire Diameter

Smaller diameter wires usually cost more because production requires:

• More drawing processes

• Higher dimensional accuracy

• Better surface control

Example:

• Ø0.5–1.0 mm nickel wire → lower price

• Ø0.05–0.2 mm precision wire → higher price

3. Application Requirements

Battery Grade Nickel Wire

Used for:

• Lithium battery packs

• Battery tabs

• Spot welding

Requires:

• Clean surface

• Stable thickness

• Good weldability

Typical price:
US$30–60/kg

Industrial Nickel Wire

Used for:

• Heating elements

• Chemical equipment

• Electronics

Typical price:
US$25–50/kg

High Precision Nickel Wire

Used for:

• Medical devices

• Aerospace components

• Precision electronics

Typical price:
US$60–100+/kg

Nickel Wire vs Nickel Strip Price

For battery applications, buyers often compare nickel wire with nickel strip:

Nickel wire is usually more expensive because wire drawing requires additional processing.

Example FOB China Price Estimate

For a common industrial nickel wire:

Ni200 Nickel Wire

• Purity: ≥99.6%

• Diameter: 0.5–1.0 mm

• Quantity: 500 kg+

Estimated FOB price:

Around US$35–50/kg

For battery-grade fine nickel wire:

Around US$50–70/kg

How to Request a Nickel Wire Quote

Suppliers usually need:

1. Nickel grade:

   • Ni200

   • Ni201

2. Diameter:

   • Example: 0.2 mm / 0.5 mm / 1.0 mm

3. Application:

   • Battery welding

   • Heating element

   • Electronics

   • Chemical equipment

4. Quantity:

   • kg or tons

5. Packaging:

   • Spool

   • Coil

   • Vacuum packaging

Conclusion

The current nickel metal benchmark is approximately US$17/kg, but finished nickel wire generally sells at:

US$25–80/kg, depending on purity, diameter, and application.  

For battery and industrial applications, Ni200/Ni201 nickel wire around US$30–60/kg is a common market range.