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【EAF Steel】Expectation vs. Reality, Narrow Fluctuations in Steel Prices
【EAF Steel】Expectation vs. Reality, Narrow Fluctuations in Steel Prices This week, Chinese domestic steel market showed slight increases, with actual transactions improving. However, due to the recent increase in electric arc furnace (EAF) steel plant restarts, the market remains in a stockpiling state. As of February 20, the domestic rebar average price was 3,380 CNY/ton, up ... ...
【Anode Materials】China's 2024 "Overseas Expansion" of Anode Materials, Global Share Soars to 95.9%!
With the rapid development of the electric vehicle and energy storage markets, the demand for graphitized petroleum coke is also increasing. Especially in high-performance lithium batteries, the growing demand for anode materials is further driving the market demand for graphitized petroleum coke. 【Anode Materials】China's 2024 "Overseas Expansion" of Anode Materials, Glob... ...
【Breaking!】Following the U.S., India May Impose Tariffs on Chinese Steel
【Breaking!】Following the U.S., India May Impose Tariffs on Chinese SteelAccording to Reuters, Indian Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, announced on February 12 that India may impose a temporary tariff of 15%-25% on Chinese steel within six months to counter the "serious challenges" posed by cheap imports. Kumaraswamy emphasized that Chinese steel import... ...
【Petroleum Coke】Prices Soar: What's Driving the Surge and What's Next?
【Petroleum Coke】Prices Soar: What's Driving the Surge and What's Next? Analysis of the Price Surge in February 2025Supply Tightness:1. Refinery Maintenance and Production Cuts: In February 2025, some major refineries plan to halt coking units for maintenance. Additionally, local refineries are expected to reduce or stop production due to increased taxes and poor cokin... ...
【Petroleum Coke】Prices Skyrocket: A "Life-or-Death" Crisis for Anode Material Industry?
【Petroleum Coke】Prices Skyrocket: A "Life-or-Death" Crisis for Anode Material Industry? Introduction: From "Industrial MSG" to "Black Gold Aristocrat" – The Phenomenal Rise of Petroleum CokeOn February 7, 2025, the factory price of some low-sulfur petroleum coke neared 6,000 CNY/ton, a staggering 150% increase from early 2023. Once seen as a byproduct of refining, this “industr... ...
【Calcined Petroleum Coke】Prices Surge! Low-Sulfur Coke Prices Break Through 8000 Yuan
【Calcined Petroleum Coke】Prices Surge! Low-Sulfur Coke Prices Break Through 8000 Yuan On February 8, the average price of calcined petroleum coke in the market was 3421 yuan/ton, an increase of 186 yuan/ton compared to the previous working day, with a rise of 5.59%. Currently, influenced by the price of petroleum coke, the prices of low-sulfur calcined petroleum coke have gener... ...
【Anode】Can Chinese Anode Exports Remain Profitable After U.S. Tariff Hikes?
With the rapid development of the electric vehicle and energy storage markets, the demand for graphitized petroleum coke is also increasing. Especially in high-performance lithium batteries, the growing demand for anode materials is further driving the market demand for graphitized petroleum coke. 【Anode】Can Chinese Anode Exports Remain Profitable After U.S. Tariff Hikes? On ... ...
【Steel Industry】Faces Challenges: Emphasizing Quality Over Competition
【Steel Industry】Faces Challenges: Emphasizing Quality Over Competition Preventing involution and strengthening self-discipline, the industry discusses the path to high-quality development of the steel industry.2024 is a key year for deep adjustments in the steel industry, with a series of new situations, changes, and challenges continuously emerging. On the 20th, the seventh m... ...
【Anode】Top 10 Keywords for the Anode Material Industry in 2024
【Anode】Top 10 Keywords for the Anode Material Industry in 2024 In 2024, the anode material industry demonstrated steady growth, driven by technological innovation and policy support. The rise in new energy vehicle (NEV) sales spurred an increase in shipments of lithium battery anode materials. The industrialization of silicon-based anodes accelerated significantly, with their m... ...
【EAF Steel】Several EAF Steel Mills Shutdown for Maintenance
【EAF Steel】Several EAF Steel Mills Shutdown for Maintenance According to recent reports, the production status of 87 independent electric arc furnace (EAF) steel mills (With the continuous advancement of electric arc furnace smelting technology, the demand for high-performance graphite electrodes will further increase. 76 of which produce construction steel) this week is as fol... ...
【EAF Steel】Expectation vs. Reality, Narrow Fluctuations in Steel Prices
【EAF Steel】Expectation vs. Reality, Narrow Fluctuations in Steel Prices This week, Chinese domestic steel market showed slight increases, with actual transactions improving. However, due to the recent increase in electric arc furnace (EAF) steel plant restarts, the market remains in a stockpiling state. As of February 20, the domestic rebar average price was 3,380 CNY/ton, up ... ...
【Anode Materials】China's 2024 "Overseas Expansion" of Anode Materials, Global Share Soars to 95.9%!
With the rapid development of the electric vehicle and energy storage markets, the demand for graphitized petroleum coke is also increasing. Especially in high-performance lithium batteries, the growing demand for anode materials is further driving the market demand for graphitized petroleum coke. 【Anode Materials】China's 2024 "Overseas Expansion" of Anode Materials, Glob... ...
【Breaking!】Following the U.S., India May Impose Tariffs on Chinese Steel
【Breaking!】Following the U.S., India May Impose Tariffs on Chinese SteelAccording to Reuters, Indian Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, announced on February 12 that India may impose a temporary tariff of 15%-25% on Chinese steel within six months to counter the "serious challenges" posed by cheap imports. Kumaraswamy emphasized that Chinese steel import... ...
【Petroleum Coke】Prices Soar: What's Driving the Surge and What's Next?
【Petroleum Coke】Prices Soar: What's Driving the Surge and What's Next? Analysis of the Price Surge in February 2025Supply Tightness:1. Refinery Maintenance and Production Cuts: In February 2025, some major refineries plan to halt coking units for maintenance. Additionally, local refineries are expected to reduce or stop production due to increased taxes and poor cokin... ...
【Petroleum Coke】Prices Skyrocket: A "Life-or-Death" Crisis for Anode Material Industry?
【Petroleum Coke】Prices Skyrocket: A "Life-or-Death" Crisis for Anode Material Industry? Introduction: From "Industrial MSG" to "Black Gold Aristocrat" – The Phenomenal Rise of Petroleum CokeOn February 7, 2025, the factory price of some low-sulfur petroleum coke neared 6,000 CNY/ton, a staggering 150% increase from early 2023. Once seen as a byproduct of refining, this “industr... ...
【Calcined Petroleum Coke】Prices Surge! Low-Sulfur Coke Prices Break Through 8000 Yuan
【Calcined Petroleum Coke】Prices Surge! Low-Sulfur Coke Prices Break Through 8000 Yuan On February 8, the average price of calcined petroleum coke in the market was 3421 yuan/ton, an increase of 186 yuan/ton compared to the previous working day, with a rise of 5.59%. Currently, influenced by the price of petroleum coke, the prices of low-sulfur calcined petroleum coke have gener... ...
【Anode】Can Chinese Anode Exports Remain Profitable After U.S. Tariff Hikes?
With the rapid development of the electric vehicle and energy storage markets, the demand for graphitized petroleum coke is also increasing. Especially in high-performance lithium batteries, the growing demand for anode materials is further driving the market demand for graphitized petroleum coke. 【Anode】Can Chinese Anode Exports Remain Profitable After U.S. Tariff Hikes? On ... ...
【Steel Industry】Faces Challenges: Emphasizing Quality Over Competition
【Steel Industry】Faces Challenges: Emphasizing Quality Over Competition Preventing involution and strengthening self-discipline, the industry discusses the path to high-quality development of the steel industry.2024 is a key year for deep adjustments in the steel industry, with a series of new situations, changes, and challenges continuously emerging. On the 20th, the seventh m... ...
【Anode】Top 10 Keywords for the Anode Material Industry in 2024
【Anode】Top 10 Keywords for the Anode Material Industry in 2024 In 2024, the anode material industry demonstrated steady growth, driven by technological innovation and policy support. The rise in new energy vehicle (NEV) sales spurred an increase in shipments of lithium battery anode materials. The industrialization of silicon-based anodes accelerated significantly, with their m... ...
【EAF Steel】Several EAF Steel Mills Shutdown for Maintenance
【EAF Steel】Several EAF Steel Mills Shutdown for Maintenance According to recent reports, the production status of 87 independent electric arc furnace (EAF) steel mills (With the continuous advancement of electric arc furnace smelting technology, the demand for high-performance graphite electrodes will further increase. 76 of which produce construction steel) this week is as fol... ...