【India】India's Petroleum Coke Imports Rise to Five-Year High in August 2025

Calcined petroleum coke, with its high carbon content, low sulfur, and low impurities, plays a vital role in modern manufacturing, especially in the aluminum and steel industries.

【India】India's Petroleum Coke Imports Rise to Five-Year High in August 2025

In August 2025, India's petroleum coke imports increased to 1.8 million tons, up 38% from 1.3 million tons in July, reaching a five-year high.

The growth in imports was driven by increased shipments from the United States and stable deliveries from Saudi Arabia, bringing the cumulative imports from April to August to 6.6 million tons, also reflecting a gradual improvement in cement industry demand.

The United States and Saudi Arabia Remain Major Suppliers

In August, U.S. petroleum coke supplies rose sharply from 700,000 tons in July to 1.2 million tons.
Saudi Arabia maintained stable supply, delivering 400,000 tons in August, up from 300,000 tons the previous month.
Venezuela and Oman each supplied 100,000 tons.

Kandla and Visakhapatnam Ports Lead in Imports

Kandla Port recorded the highest imports at 600,000 tons, doubling from 300,000 tons in July.
Visakhapatnam Port followed with 300,000 tons; Gangavaram and Krishnapatnam Ports each handled 200,000 tons of imports.

Shree Cement Increases Imports

In August 2025, Shree Cement's petroleum coke imports surged to 400,000 tons, making it the largest importer.
UltraTech Cement followed closely, maintaining stable imports at 300,000 tons.
JK Cement and Ramco Cement each imported 200,000 tons, while Reliance Industries' imports fell from 200,000 tons in July to 100,000 tons.

Prices in August Increased Month-on-Month

In August, the CNF price of U.S.-origin petroleum coke at Kandla Port averaged $112.2/ton, higher than $110/ton in July.
At Visakhapatnam Port, U.S. petroleum coke prices rose to $114/ton, compared to $111.75/ton in July.
Saudi-origin petroleum coke prices also rose slightly. In August, the CNF price at Mundra Port averaged $110.6/ton, up from $109.75/ton in July;
at Visakhapatnam Port, Saudi-origin petroleum coke prices increased from $111.25/ton in July to $112.6/ton in August.

Outlook

Supported by cement demand and stable overseas supply, India's petroleum coke imports are expected to remain stable in the coming months.

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