【Carbon Products】Summary of market prices in June

Petroleum Coke
Downstream procurement enthusiasm is moderate; the petroleum coke market is seeing improved trading sentiment.

From June 1 to June 27, 2025, the petroleum coke market saw a recovery in transaction activity, with healthy downstream demand.
As of June 27, the average market price of petroleum coke was 2,516 RMB/ton, down 24 RMB/ton from the previous month, a decrease of 0.94%.
In Shandong's local refining market, the average price reached 2,454 RMB/ton, up 242 RMB/ton from the previous month, a rise of 10.92%.
In July, domestic petroleum coke supply is expected to increase, while ports continue to focus on inventory reduction.
The price of low-sulfur petroleum coke may still have room for an upward trend in July. (Source: Baiinfo)

Carburant
Weak demand dominates; the carburant market remains under pressure

In June, prices in China's high-grade carburant mainstream market declined before stabilizing.
As of June 27, the reference price for graphitized carburant was 3,350 RMB/ton (C ≥ 98%, S ≤ 0.05%, particle size: 1–5mm), down 100 RMB/ton from the end of last month, a drop of 2.9%.
In June, the supply of high-grade carburant declined. Medium-grade carburant saw cautious buying with traders unwilling to purchase on falling prices. The low-grade market remained sluggish.
In July, raw material prices for low-grade carburant are expected to continue falling, prices of medium-grade carburant will likely remain stable, and high-grade carburant prices will face limited upward movement. (Source: Baiinfo)

Prebaked Anode
Cost transmission lags slightly; prebaked anode prices shift from decline to stability

In June, China's prebaked anode prices stabilized after previous declines. In Shandong, the benchmark procurement price for prebaked anodes remained flat compared to May, implemented at a spot cash price of 4,939 RMB/ton.
Prebaked anode production in China for June is estimated at 1.9775 million tons, with a notable increase in supporting carbon production in Yunnan.
Aluminum prices remained high and volatile, with attractive profits and a stable operating rate at 91%.
From January to May 2025, China's total prebaked anode exports rose by 12.20%.
Raw material prices fluctuated, and cost-side support was weak. Profit margins for prebaked anodes were average, though most enterprises remained profitable.
In June, prebaked anode inventories were at a medium-to-high level, with aluminum plants primarily fulfilling annual orders.
In July, prebaked anode prices are expected to decline by 200–300 RMB/ton. (Source: Baiinfo)

Electrode Paste
Weakened upstream and downstream sectors weigh on the market; electrode paste prices remain stable

In June, electrode paste transaction prices in China held steady. As of June 27, the average market price was 4,690 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous month.
Prices of upstream raw materials—medium and high sulfur calcined petroleum coke, coal tar pitch, and spent anodes—fell, weakening support for electrode paste prices.
Operating rates in the calcium carbide industry declined. Ferrosilicon and silicomanganese markets remained weak, significantly pressuring electrode paste demand.
Electrode paste producers operated at about 35% capacity. Output remained relatively stable, but weak downstream demand resulted in an oversupply situation.
In July, the electrode paste market is expected to maintain its current stalemate, with prices fluctuating between 4,000–4,900 RMB/ton. (Source: Baiinfo)

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