Nickel imports to Ukraine decreased to $21 million

In the first ten months of 2025, imports of nickel and its products decreased by 4.8% to $21.05 million, while in October, nickel was imported by $3.81 million, according to the State Customs Service.

At the same time, exports almost doubled to $1.13 million against $0.57 million in 2024.

In 2024, nickel imports, on the contrary, increased sharply — by 73.7%, to $26.73 million after falling by 74% in 2023.

Nickel is used for the production of stainless steel, for nickel plating. Nickel is also used in the manufacture of batteries, in powder metallurgy and in chemical reagents.