Chinese Firms Dominate Nickel Refining Capacity in Indonesia
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 1
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What happened
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Chinese firms now dominate nickel refining capacity in Indonesia, controlling 75% of the refining capacity and receiving 80% of the exports. The nickel sector accounts for only 3.5% of Indonesia's total exports, while downstream industries like steel and EV batteries represent 12%. Battery demand is shifting as LFP electric batteries displace NMC batteries following Indonesia's increased nickel production.
From greanvillepost.com
Why it matters
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The dominance of Chinese firms reinforces China's industrial control over Indonesia's mineral processing. The shift toward LFP and sodium-ion batteries, alongside the adoption of solid state batteries, affects market share within the rapidly growing battery industry, particularly in China.
From greanvillepost.com
Who's involved
- IndonesiaThe nation whose nickel refining capacity is dominated by foreign firms.
- ChinaThe geopolitical state whose firms dominate the nickel refining capacity in Indonesia.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effects
These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
Might face pressure on nickel exports due to falling nickel prices and demand shifts in the Indonesian market.
May experience altered regional EV supply chain dynamics and investment flows due to the shift in nickel refining capacity.
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The entities involved
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Indonesia →
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
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China →
cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China
Coverage
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