【Carburant】Market Supply Pressure Eases, Companies Adopting a Wait-and-See Approach

Market Overview

As of September 10, the mainstream market price for graphitized petroleum coke carburant in China remained stable at 3,500 RMB/ton. Raw material prices have fluctuated slightly, with some companies reducing or halting production, leading to a decrease in supply. However, demand remains weak, with average purchasing enthusiasm and insufficient market support. Consequently, prices have stabilized as the market waits for clearer indications.

The market prices for:

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

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

Regional Market Prices

Supply Aspect

Graphitized coke carburant producers are operating normally, with some outsourcing graphite furnace processing. The production of negative electrode graphitization is low, resulting in a slight reduction in market supply.

Upstream Market

• Calcined Petroleum Coke: The mid-to-high sulfur calcined petroleum coke market remains stable. Although some refining enterprises in Shandong have reduced prices for certain grades of raw coke, the majority of calcined coke prices had already hit low levels previously, showing little response to the recent adjustments in raw coke prices.

Downstream Market

• Steel Industry: Steel mills continue to operate at a loss, with ongoing production control and reduction measures. There is still no significant positive support for carburant demand.

Market Forecast

With the easing of supply pressure for graphitized coke carburant and steady downstream demand, companies are likely to maintain a wait-and-see stance. In the short term, market prices are expected to remain broadly stable. The expected market prices are:

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

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

(Source: Baiinfo)

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