Needle coke: stable market performance, differentiated demand side

On July 25, 2022, needle coke market price remained unchanged from yesterday, and  calcined coke price operating range was 11000-15200 yuan/ton; Raw coke price was 9000-11500 yuan/ton, and the imported oil-based needle coke mainstream transaction price was $ 1300-1600/ton; calcined coke $ 2300-2500/ton; The imported coal-based needle coke mainstream transaction price was $1700-2000/ton.

At present, needle coke market performance is stable. From the perspective of the terminal market, the performance is differentiated, steel market performance is weak, and some steel plants reduce production or stop production. Therefore, the shipments of graphite electrodes of upstream products are general. Currently, needle coke and calcined coke are mainly purchased on demand; The new energy market has a strong performance. Preferential policies for electric vehicles appeared frequently in the second half of the year. anode materials are in short supply. Mainstream manufacturers produce at full capacity, and needle coke production demand is good.

In the short term, the supply and demand of needle coke market will remain stable, and enterprises' operation will not be significantly improved. Some downstream buyers are cautious. In the short term, the needle coke market is dominated by rigid shipments. Needle coke market price is expected to remain stable in the next working day, and calcined coke price range is 11000-15200 yuan/ton. Raw coke price range is 9000-11500 yuan/ton. Contact us to get the latest reports of needle coke market.