【CPC Market】Prices Firm but Sales Lack; Carburant Market Stable

1. Calcined Petroleum Coke Market Analysis

Prices Firm but Sales Lack

From July 21 to 26, the Chinese calcined petroleum coke market remained weak and stable. In the Northeast region, the petroleum coke raw material prices lacked support. Even after price adjustments, low-sulfur calcined petroleum coke sales remained poor, with some companies reporting no sales despite available prices. The mid- to high-sulfur calcined petroleum coke market remained stable, with strong prices for index goods and no significant improvement in orders for regular goods. The market prices for low-sulfur calcined petroleum coke ranged from 3200 to 3350 yuan/ton, while mid- to high-sulfur calcined petroleum coke prices ranged from 1900 to 2000 yuan/ton. Prices for various types of calcined petroleum coke are expected to remain stable next week.

2. Carburant Market Analysis

Market Remains Stable

From July 21 to 26, the Chinese calcined petroleum coke carburant market (S<0.5; A<0.5; VM<0.5; 1-5mm) was priced between 3600-3800 yuan/ton. Calcined petroleum coke carburant (S<0.5; A<0.5; mixed coke) was priced between 3200-3400 yuan/ton. The market price for 3.0% sulfur screened coke was between 2150-2300 yuan/ton, and for 3.5% sulfur screened coke it was between 1900-2100 yuan/ton, all prices including tax. The carburant market remained stable, with an average price of 3750 yuan/ton. The support from raw material prices weakened, downstream operations declined, and procurement enthusiasm was low, providing limited positive support. Sales were generally moderate, and prices remained stable.

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