Review of the Prices of Calcined Coke in China

The domestic calcined coke market as a whole shows a stable low-sulfur trend with local pressure on medium and high sulfur grades. The reference average price is 3,860 yuan per ton.
The low-sulfur calcined coke market is mainly maintaining a stable operation. The cost pressure on enterprises still exists, and the prices are running at a high level. The purchasing sentiment from the downstream is average. The terminal production load fluctuates, but the purchase of negative electrode materials in the market is stable, providing a certain support for the low-sulfur calcined coke.
The market sales of medium and high sulfur calcined coke are generally poor. The prices of common products are under pressure. The support from the raw material side is moderate. The downstream purchases are operating with caution.
Overall, the price of calcined coke is unlikely to experience significant fluctuations in the short term. Low-sulfur calcined coke, supported by the demand for negative electrode materials and the shortage of low-sulfur coke resources, will maintain a stable high level of operation. Medium and high-sulfur varieties, however, will face a dual challenge from the supply and demand sides and may experience a slight period of pressure.