Abstract: The paper analyzes the difference between the inspection results of Rizhao Port and those of the loading port in the main quality indexes such as nickel, iron, sulfur and moisture of the imported Indonesian laterite-nickel ore in the first quarters of 2007, points out the quality problems and discusses their causes. Based on this, suggestions are made on the countermeasures including working out inspection standard, enhancing inspection supervision, carrying out technical exchange and standardizing trade contract in relation to the import trade of Indonesian laterite nickel ore.

Key words: Imported Indonesian laterite nickel ore, Quality analysis, Trade countermeasures