【Calcined Petroleum Coke】Slight Market Increase with Limited Growth for Low-Sulfur Grades

Market Overview

On January 13, the average market price for calcined petroleum coke stood at 2,590 RMB/ton, an increase of 5 RMB/ton (+0.19%) compared to the previous workday. Low-sulfur calcined petroleum coke prices rose due to last week's petroleum coke price hikes. Enterprises adjusted quotes upward after replenishing high-priced raw materials, but downstream demand for electrodes remained weak, limiting actual transaction price increases. The mid- to high-sulfur calcined petroleum coke market saw decent activity, with suppliers maintaining firm pricing and showing reluctance to accept low-price orders.

Transaction prices in major regional markets

Regional Market Prices

• Low-sulfur calcined petroleum coke:

• Based on Jinxi and Jinzhou feedstock: 4,400–4,800 RMB/ton.

• Based on Fushun feedstock: 5,000–5,200 RMB/ton.

• Based on Liaohe and Binzhou feedstock: 4,300–4,900 RMB/ton.

• Mid- to high-sulfur calcined petroleum coke:

• S < 3.0%, no element requirements: 2,100–2,200 RMB/ton.

• S < 3.5%, no element requirements: 1,870–1,950 RMB/ton.

• S < 3.0%, V < 400: 2,780–3,000 RMB/ton.

Supply and Demand

Daily national supply: 27,079 tons, with an operating rate of 60.51%, remaining stable.

Upstream petroleum coke:

Prices remained stable for Sinopec refineries, with steady demand from downstream sectors. PetroChina refineries experienced slight increases in the Northeast and Northwest regions.

Downstream markets:

• Graphite electrodes: Stable production, limited new orders, and occasional low-price promotions.

• Aluminum: Rising prices driven by external aluminum markets and consumption-stimulating policies.

• Anode materials: Steady trading with potential growth driven by increased EV demand, though fierce competition continues to pressure prices.

Market Outlook

Low-sulfur calcined coke prices are expected to see incremental increases, while mid- to high-sulfur calcined coke prices will likely follow market trends, influenced by cost pressures.

(Source: Baiinfo)

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