【Coke Prices】Petroleum coke prices remain stable with fluctuations, 

while calcined coke market remains cautious

This Week's Petroleum Coke Market

As of the end of March, China's petroleum coke market remained largely stable with some fluctuations in price increases and decreases. The major refining companies maintained steady shipments, with some changes in the prices of low-sulfur petroleum coke. On the ground, refineries experienced overall stability with some fluctuations, presenting favorable conditions for petroleum coke supply. However, the operation rate of coking units in refineries has been delayed, leading to a decrease. On the demand side, there is a gradual recovery, though the start-up rate in the steel carbon market is relatively weak, and the profit margin in the aluminum carbon market remains low. The operational load for anode materials has increased. It is expected that the petroleum coke market will adjust steadily in April, with a slight uptick possible. 

This Week's Calcined Coke Market

By the end of March, the transaction in China's calcined petroleum coke market was temporarily stable, with the price of low-sulfur calcined coke holding steady. The downstream demand operated weakly, leading many businesses to adopt a wait-and-see approach. The shipment of medium to high sulfur calcined coke was satisfactory, with individual companies experiencing price increases. The downstream anode market primarily operated on a demand basis, currently quoting low-sulfur calcined coke from Jinxi at 3700-4000 Yuan/Ton; the price for medium to high sulfur calcined coke in the market ranged from 2000-2500 Yuan/Ton. On the downstream side, the operational load for steel carbon was low, indicating weak demand for calcined coke. The aluminum carbon market operated on a demand basis, putting significant pressure on enterprises with limited profit margins. The demand in the anode material market is slowly recovering, with competition remaining fierce. It is anticipated that the calcined coke market will operate steadily in April. Tracking the latest market news of raw and calcined coke? Follow us for updates.