【Negative Electrode】 Needle Coke Trading Well,

 Intense Competition in Negative Electrode Materials

1. Needle coke trading is robust with prices rebounding

This week (April 8-12), the Chinese needle coke market saw a favorable trading atmosphere, with raw material prices increasing slightly. Needle coke prices have rebounded, with new deals increasing by 100-200 CNY/ton. The mainstream prices for needle coke, both calcined and green, are between 6500-7800 CNY/ton and 5000-5500 CNY/ton, respectively. The market remains stable, with major companies fulfilling orders. Downstream production of negative electrode materials is gradually increasing, leading to a slight growth in demand. However, the graphite electrode market is relatively weak. It is expected that needle coke prices may see a slight uptick next week. 

2. The negative electrode materials market 

remains stable with intense competition

This week (April 8-12), the Chinese negative electrode materials market remained stable, with a slight increase in demand. Market orders are still limited, but there is a slight increase in demand from battery manufacturers for restocking. The order volume for negative electrode materials has increased slightly, but competition among negative electrode enterprises remains intense. It is expected that the negative electrode materials market will remain stable next week. Contact us for more market analysis of negative electrode materials.