Nickel

South Sulawesi is one of the places with the largest nickel ore production in Indonesia and is South Sulawesi's largest export commodity with a 69.16% share of total exports in 2021. The largest source of nickel in South Sulawesi is in East Luwu Regency. The volume of nickel production produced can reach 72,237 metric tons per year.

Nickel is the main material for making batteries which is often used as a source of energy for electronic equipment. In addition, nickel is also a material for making stainless steel, automotive frames, and steel. Currently, nickel exports from South Sulawesi are in the form of ferronickel and nickel matte.