【Semi-Graphitized Petroleum Coke】Market Continues to Stabilize

After conducting research on the semi-graphitized petroleum coke market, the mainstream price for semi-graphitized petroleum coke with indicators C≥98.5%, S≤0.3%, and particle size of 1-5mm is maintained at 4,000-4,100 RMB/ton (ex-factory, including taxes), while the price for 0-2mm semi-graphitized petroleum coke is maintained at 3,000-3,100 RMB/ton.  

Raw material side: The overall market trading is still acceptable, with the petroleum coke market stabilizing. There is a slight upward trend in the price of calcined needle coke. The delivery of negative electrode materials from factories remains relatively normal with no significant fluctuations.

Demand side: The overall market demand is moderate. From steel data, the special steel price index for July is 129.6 points, a decrease of 0.7 points compared to the previous month. Enterprises continue to adopt a wait-and-see approach, and the volume of new orders in the market still needs improvement. The purchasing demand for semi-graphitized petroleum coke has not yet met expectations.

In the short term, the semi-graphitized petroleum coke market continues to stabilize. Contact us to learn more about the GPC/Semi GPC industry policies.