Raw material price fluctuates, calcined coke price may maintain the box operation

According to the survey, taking the calcined coke with particle size 8-25mm and S≤3% as an example, the mainstream quotations in Shandong and Tianjin are concentrated in the range of 3900-4200 yuan/ton (ex-factory tax included) and the mainstream quotations for blended coke with S≤3% are concentrated in the range of 3800-4000 yuan/ton (ex-factory tax included). The mainstream quotation of S≤3.5% blended coke is concentrated in the range of 3300-3600 yuan/ton (ex-factory tax included).  

Raw material side: Petroleum coke price in refineries has fallen, local manufacturers' shipments were under pressure, and petroleum coke market supply was sufficient, but the willingness of downstream enterprises goods receiving was flat, the raw coke prices were relatively mixed and manufacturers' quotations were differentiated. Mainstream coke prices are expected to remain stable or decline slightly.

Demand side: At present, the market supply of calcined coke is abundant, and downstream enterprises mainly purchase on demand. In terms of pre-baked anode, aluminum metal price was reduced by a narrow margin in the short term, the price support was weak, and the demand for prebaked anode was stable. In terms of negative electrode, new energy is an industry buzz word in recent years. Policy support and demand are improving. Domestic negative electrode capacity is increasing year by year. The newly built negative electrode manufacturers are at a high level, further stimulating the demand for calcined coke.

Generally speaking, after the Spring Festival, calcined coke market prices are mixed, and the future price may continue to fluctuate. Contact us for detailed analysis of calcined coke market  price trend.