【Carburant】Graphitized Petroleum Coke Market Remains Stable, What's the Outlook?

On October 15, the mainstream market price of graphitized petroleum coke carburant in China remained generally stable, with a reference price of RMB 3,500/ton. While raw material prices still provide some support, the market continues to experience oversupply, leading to intense competition. As a result, companies are finding it difficult to raise prices, although trading activity remains steady.

The market price for domestic graphitized carburant (C≥98%, S≤0.05%, particle size: 1-5mm) is around RMB 3,300-3,600/ton, while semi-graphitized carburant (C≥98%, S≤0.3%, particle size: 1-5mm) is priced between RMB 2,800-3,100/ton.

Main Regional Market Transaction Prices

Supply Side

Graphitized petroleum coke carburant companies are operating normally, with some outsourcing graphitization furnace processing. The production of anode-grade graphite has seen little change, and the supply of graphitized petroleum coke carburant has remained stable.

Upstream Market

The medium- and high-sulfur calcined petroleum coke market is experiencing solid trading activity, with many companies fulfilling long-term contracts steadily. Due to price increases in some petroleum coke products from Sinopec, a few calcined coke producers have adjusted their prices upward.

Raw Materials CPC Prices 

Downstream Market

Steel: Steel market prices have seen a slight decline, with low purchasing enthusiasm from downstream buyers. Market sentiment is relatively cautious, and trading activity is muted. Most transactions focus on lower-priced resources, and the market is experiencing an increase in sell-off tendencies. Simultaneously, steel mill supply has increased, adding to supply-demand pressures, and limiting any potential price gains.

Market Outlook

The graphitized petroleum coke carburant market is expected to maintain stable trading in the short term, with little change in prices. The market price for graphitized carburant (C≥98%, S≤0.05%,particle size: 1-5mm) is expected to remain at RMB 3,300-3,600/ton, while semi-graphitized carburant (C≥98%, S≤0.3%, particle size: 1-5mm) will likely stay between RMB 2,800-3,100/ton.

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