【Graphitized Carburant】Market Prices Stable Amid Competitive Pressure: What's the Way Out?

Market Overview

As of August 28, 2024, the Chinese market for graphitized carburant remains stable with a reference price of 3,500 yuan/ton. While prices for raw calcined coke continue to weaken, the supply is gradually shrinking. However, the downstream demand remains insufficient, leading to persistent competitive pressure in the market, with most companies opting to maintain steady prices.

Market Prices (2024/08/28):

• Graphitized Carburant (C≥98%, S≤0.05%, Particle Size: 1-5mm): 3,300-3,600 yuan/ton

• Semi-Graphitized Carburant (C≥98%, S≤0.3%, Particle Size: 1-5mm): 2,800-3,100 yuan/ton

Main Regional Market Transaction Prices

Supply Situation

Production remains stable in graphitized carburant enterprises, with some companies outsourcing graphitization furnace processing. Due to weak market demand, production has decreased, and as operations in the negative electrode graphitization sector slow down, the supply of graphitized carburant is gradually shrinking.

Upstream Market

Calcined petroleum coke: Some companies continue to lower prices for mid-to-high sulfur calcined coke to secure more orders.

Downstream Market

Steel: Although steel prices have seen a slight uptick, ongoing maintenance at steel mills limits demand, offering little support for increased carburant consumption.

Market Outlook

With the reduction in graphitized carburant supply due to decreased graphitization operations, combined with ongoing weak demand and competitive pressure, prices are expected to remain stable in the short term.

• Graphitized Carburant Prices (C≥98%, S≤0.05%, Particle Size: 1-5mm): 3,300-3,600 yuan/ton

• Semi-Graphitized Carburant Prices (C≥98%, S≤0.3%, Particle Size: 1-5mm): 2,800-3,100 yuan/ton

(Source: Baiinfo)

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