【Carbon Market】Prices of Carburants, Prebaked Anodes, Graphite Electrodes, and Anode Materials

Carburants

Prices of calcined petroleum coke (CPC) carburants remain weak, with moderate sales by producers.

As of June 17, prices for CPC carburants remained weak: (S<0.5; A<0.5; VM<0.5; 1-5mm): RMB 4,500–4,800/ton; (S<0.5; A<0.5; mixed coke): RMB 4,100–4,500/ton; 3.0% sulfur screened materials: RMB 2,350–2,550/ton; 3.5% sulfur screened materials: RMB 2,250–2,400/ton

Raw material prices are temporarily stable, with no clear boost in downstream demand and limited orders.

Sales of medium- and high-sulfur screened materials are average; downstream operations are declining, with reduced purchasing volume.

The CPC carburant market is expected to remain weak and stable. (Baiinfo)

Prebaked Anodes

No favorable momentum from raw materials; prebaked anode prices remain weak and stable.

As of June 17, China's prebaked anode market remained stable. 

Raw material support is insufficient, with fluctuations in petroleum coke and coal tar pitch prices. 

Downstream electrolytic aluminum production continues to rise, with rigid demand providing some price support. 

Prices of prebaked anodes are expected to remain stable in the short term. (Baiinfo)

Graphite Electrodes

Few new deals; graphite electrode producers keep quotes stable.

As of June 17, 2025, the average price in the graphite electrode market was RMB 15,421/ton, unchanged from the previous working day. 

Few new transactions in the market, with most activity focused on fulfilling previous or long-term client orders.

Due to low operating rates at downstream steel mills, actual demand for graphite electrodes remains limited. Producers are maintaining stable production and sales rhythms and are cautious in responding to inquiries.

With sluggish market trading, most graphite electrode producers remain on hold, and mainstream prices are expected to stay stable in the short term. (Baiinfo)

Anode Materials

Today, the anode materials market continues to see weak activity.

Market feedback shows that downstream demand release remains below expectations. Order volumes at anode material producers are limited, and some plants still operate at low capacity utilization. Combined with market oversupply and continued downstream calls for price reductions, "low-price competition" remains prevalent in the market. (Baiinfo)

Cathode Carbon Blocks

Prices of cathode carbon blocks remain stable with moderate trading.

As of June 17, the cathode carbon block market remained stable. North China 30% market average: RMB 7,600/ton; 50% market average: RMB 8,300/ton; SM (single-baked): RMB 14,000/ton; SM (double-baked): RMB 16,100/ton.

Raw material prices showed little fluctuation; low-sulfur calcined coke prices were stable; coal tar pitch market average: RMB 3,523/ton.

Downstream aluminum smelters are running at high capacity and purchase as needed, with overall trading activity remaining moderate.

Cathode carbon block prices are expected to stay weak in the short term. (Baiinfo)

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