Negative Electrode Daily: 

local refining petroleum coke prices overall push up, market purchasing mentality is cautious

On January 29, the mainstream negative electrode material, natural graphite, artificial graphite and mesocarbon microbeads were 39,000-42,000 yuan/ton, 50,000-60,000 yuan/ton and 60,000-75,000 yuan/ton respectively. 

The main refinery prices of low-sulfur petroleum coke remained stable, the overall shipment of the local refining market performed well, and the price continued to rise. The purchasing atmosphere of Shandong petroleum coke market was generally good, and the overall indicators maintained a good trend. The downstream procurement enthusiasm was strong, helping the price increase by 50-350 yuan/ton. The low sulfur slurry price rose by 50 yuan/ton to 5150-5350 yuan/ton. The petroleum-series manufacturers that have been overhauled in the early stage have recovered in succession, and the coal-series manufacturers are still in a wait-and-see state, there was no dynamic of production startup.

During the Spring Festival, the overall operating rate of negative electrode materials declined, and the orders of downstream battery plants were reduced as a whole. Negative electrode materials output declined. The overall purchasing attitude was cautious, mostly in a wait-and-see state, and the replenishment is only on demand. Contact us to get the latest graphite  market reports.