【Carbon Market】May 6: Petroleum Coke Prices Dip, Low-Sulfur CPC Falls 200 CNY, Carburant Weak but Stable

 Petroleum Coke

1. Petroleum Coke Market Sees Limited Trading, Prices Fluctuate Narrowly

On May 6, the average market price of petroleum coke was 2,782 CNY/ton, down 26 CNY from the previous trading day.
Downstream restocking activity remained limited, and local refineries experienced mediocre sales. Prices dropped significantly in Northeast and Yangtze River regions.
Demand from aluminum carbon producers is stable; anode material demand remains relatively unchanged; silicon carbide demand is performing well; graphite electrode demand is weak.
Petroleum coke prices are expected to generally stabilize tomorrow, with slight upward adjustments possible at the low end in some local refineries. (Source: Baiinfo)

2. Needle Coke Market Remains Stable, Trading Inactive

On May 6, needle coke prices stayed weakly stable. The price range for green needle coke is 5,600–6,500 CNY/ton, and for graphitized needle coke, 7,500–8,500 CNY/ton.
Prices for upstream slurry oil and coal tar pitch both declined. Downstream products such as graphite electrodes, anode materials, and petroleum coke held steady.
Downstream procurement sentiment remains muted; market trading is cautious. Needle coke prices are expected to continue weakly stable, with green coke at 5,800–6,500 CNY/ton and graphitized coke at 7,500–8,500 CNY/ton. (Source: Baiinfo)

Calcined Petroleum Coke

Calcined Petroleum Coke Market Sees Weakened Supply and Demand, Prices Decline

On May 6, the average market price of calcined petroleum coke was 3,159 CNY/ton, down 18 CNY from the previous trading day. Low-sulfur calcined petroleum coke prices dropped by around 200 CNY/ton.
Falling prices of green petroleum coke and weak downstream performance in graphite electrodes, primary aluminum, and anode materials have contributed to the price slide.
Low-sulfur CPC prices are expected to temporarily stabilize after the drop, while mid- to high-sulfur CPC remains under price pressure. (Source: Baiinfo)

Carburants

1. CPC-Based Carburant Prices Weak but Stable, Trading Lukewarm

On May 6, prices in the CPC-based carburant market remained weakly stable.

• C > 90: 1,350–1,600 CNY/ton

• C > 92: 1,450–1,700 CNY/ton

• C > 93: 1,550–1,750 CNY/ton

Raw material cost support is moderate, while downstream demand remains limited. Market competition is still intense.
Some producers, under sales pressure due to weak market conditions, are operating at low loads.
CPC-based carburant prices are expected to remain broadly stable. (Source: Baiinfo)

2. Domestic Carburant Price Range on May 6

All prices are on a weighed, tax-included basis and expressed in CNY/ton. For reference only, not to be used for investment or trading advice.

Graphite Electrodes

1. Market Sentiment Cautious, Prices Hold Steady

On May 6, graphite electrode prices were 14,200–22,100 CNY/ton, unchanged from the previous trading day.
Upstream low-sulfur GPC prices declined, easing production cost pressure for electrode makers, though overall cost support weakened.
Steel mills are seeing thin profit margins, with limited production enthusiasm, resulting in cautious graphite electrode procurement.
Mainstream prices are expected to remain stable in the short term, within the 14,200–22,100 CNY/ton range. (Source: Baiinfo)

2. Domestic Graphite Electrode Price Range on May 6

All prices are on a weighed, tax-included basis and expressed in CNY/ton. For reference only, not to be used for investment or trading advice.

Anode Materials

The anode materials market remained stable today. Feedback indicates that overall supply is sufficient. Major producers continue to operate at high capacity utilization rates, while small to mid-sized firms remain production-to-order.
Amid overall overcapacity, downstream customers are still pushing for price reductions. The sector as a whole continues to face significant cost-reduction and efficiency-improvement pressures. (Source: Baiinfo)

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