Calcined coke price rises along with raw materials, market trading is acceptable

Current review: April 20, calcined coke market transaction was general, and mainstream coke price remained stable. At present, low sulfur calcined coke market price rose. Northeast China low sulfur calcined coke price rose by 300-500 yuan/ton following that of raw petroleum coke, among which Jinzhou Petrochemical and Jinxi Petrochemical increased by 400 yuan/ton respectively; Juxing graphite electrode produced with calcined coke applies to Steelmaking industry. Huludao Nanpiao District JINDA Carbon low sulfur calcined coke increased by 500 yuan/ton; Huludao Nanpiao District Zhizhu Carbon low sulfur calcined coke increased by 300 yuan/ton; At present, medium and high sulfur calcined coke market trading is mainly stable, the market price is stable temporarily, and downstream enterprises purchase on demand.

April 20, 2022, calcined coke market price:

1. Low sulfur calcined coke (Fushun petroleum coke as raw material)  mainstream market average transaction price was 13000 yuan/ton;

2. Low sulfur calcined coke (Jinxi petroleum coke as raw material) mainstream market average transaction price was 10700 yuan/ton;

3. Medium and high sulfur calcined coke mainstream market average transaction price was 6800 yuan/ton.

Market outlook: At present, raw coke price is still at a high level with strong support on the cost side. In the short term, there is no significant decline in market supply due to the coking units maintenance in some regions. Downstream carbon enterprises start production remains at a high level. Traders are cautious in procurement, with good support on the demand side and relatively stable supply and demand. It is expected that the mainstream calcined coke price will remain stable in the short term, and individual prices will be adjusted accordingly. Follow us to learn more calcined coke infomation.