【Calcined Petroleum Coke】Prices to Keep Falling Next Week? Weak Demand Continues

Analysis of Calcined Petroleum Coke Price Trends This Week

From April 30 to May 8, 2025, the domestic calcined petroleum coke market in China continued its weak trading trend. Both supply and demand sides showed poor performance, with no positive news to boost the market.

1. For low-sulfur calcined petroleum coke, this week's price decline was impacted by the continued reduction in low-sulfur green coke prices. The downstream market's confidence in low-sulfur calcined petroleum coke was insufficient, with an abundance of low-priced resources in the market. Some producers lowered their transaction prices by 200-400 RMB/ton.

2. For medium and high-sulfur calcined petroleum coke, the market was generally weak and stable. Most producers maintained stable prices for previous orders, while some companies faced inventory and sales pressures, leading to price reductions of 20-100 RMB/ton.

As of May 8, the average price of low-sulfur calcined petroleum coke was 5,000 RMB/ton,down 400 RMB/ton compared to the same period last week.

Calcined Petroleum Coke Supply Situation This Week

1. Low-Sulfur Calcined Petroleum Coke: This week, the supply of low-sulfur calcined petroleum coke decreased compared to the previous week. The supply and demand situation continued to negatively impact the low-sulfur coke market. Producers faced trading pressure, and most companies maintained production at minimal levels.

2. Medium and High-Sulfur Calcined Petroleum Coke: The supply of medium and high-sulfur calcined petroleum coke also decreased this week. Some producers who planned to resume production delayed their plans due to poor market conditions. In Shandong, some companies were forced to reduce production due to sales difficulties and operating losses.

Calcined Petroleum Coke Inventory Situation This Week

This week, calcined petroleum coke inventories increased compared to the previous week.

Calcined Petroleum Coke Demand Situation This Week

1. Low-Sulfur Calcined Petroleum Coke: The graphite electrode market continued its downward trend under a negative market atmosphere, with more low-priced resources available. Poor electrode sales and insufficient confidence in the future price of low-sulfur calcined petroleum coke resulted in weak demand for low-sulfur coke.
The aluminum cathode market remained weak, with insufficient raw material support, and downstream aluminum plants intensified their price-cutting attitude, leading to weak and stable demand for low-sulfur calcined petroleum coke.

2. Medium and High-Sulfur Calcined Petroleum Coke: The demand for medium and high-sulfur calcined petroleum coke from downstream industries still fell short of expectations. In the aluminum sector, some enterprises switched to purchasing prebaked anodes, leading to reduced demand for calcined petroleum coke.
The negative electrode market remained stable, with no significant fluctuation in production levels. The supply was sufficient, and small and medium-sized producers continued their production based on sales, maintaining a price-cutting attitude toward medium and high-sulfur regular calcined petroleum coke, resulting in weak and stable overall demand. 

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