Chinese Steel
【China Graphite Electrode】Exports Shine in April Despite Tariff Pressures
【China Graphite Electrode】Exports Shine in April Despite Tariff Pressures In terms of country breakdown, South Korea, Iran, and Russia were the top three destinations for China's graphite electrode exports in April, all showing month-on-month growth. Exports to South Korea reached 4,200 tons, up 89.66% MoM, ranking first; exports to Iran totaled 3,700 tons, up 49.31% MoM; a... ...
【Steel】Why Is China's Steel Export Recovery Still Weak Despite Eased U.S.-China Tariffs?
Graphite electrodes are key materials for EAF steelmaking, mainly used for arc heating. With excellent conductivity and high-temperature resistance, they are crucial for improving EAF production efficiency and quality.【Steel】Why Is China's Steel Export Recovery Still Weak Despite Eased U.S.-China Tariffs? Tariff Tensions Ease: Market Sentiment Warms and Steel Prices Rebound... ...
【Needle Coke】Supply-Demand Imbalance, Weak Demand, and Persistent Decline: May Market Analysis
Needle coke is a primary raw material for both lithium-ion battery anode materials and graphite electrodes. 【Needle Coke】Supply-Demand Imbalance, Weak Demand, and Persistent Decline: May Market Analysis and Outlook Market OverviewDemand weakened in May, and with no favorable price drivers, a slight decline occurred.As of May 20:Domestic needle coke market price range: green cok... ...
【Carbon Market Update】Petroleum Coke, Calcined Petroleum Coke Prices Continue to Fall ...
【Carbon Market Update】Petroleum Coke, Calcined Petroleum Coke Prices Continue to Fall; Graphitized Carburant Edges Down; Graphite Electrode Remains Stable Petroleum CokeMuted Downstream Demand; Petroleum Coke Market Performs ModeratelyOn May 12, the average price of petroleum coke was RMB 2,729/ton in China, down RMB 13/ton from the previous day.Prices of petroleum coke from i... ...
【CPC】Endless Drop? Cost Inversion & Inventory Pressure – Market Insights Inside
【CPC】Endless Drop? Cost Inversion & Inventory Pressure – Market Insights Inside Cost & Profit Overview This WeekPetroleum coke trading remained weak this week, with limited downstream support. Major refiners continued to lower low-sulfur coke prices, while buyers stayed cautious amid a "wait-for-lower" sentiment. Low-sulfur coke inventories rose; although it's maintenan... ...
【Calcined Petroleum Coke】Prices to Keep Falling Next Week? Weak Demand Continues
【Calcined Petroleum Coke】Prices to Keep Falling Next Week? Weak Demand Continues Analysis of Calcined Petroleum Coke Price Trends This WeekFrom April 30 to May 8, 2025, the domestic calcined petroleum coke market in China continued its weak trading trend. Both supply and demand sides showed poor performance, with no positive news to boost the market.For low-sulfur calcined petr... ...
【Graphite Electrode】Prices Expected to Fall by RMB 500/ton. Weak Demand, Limited Market Optimism
【Graphite Electrode】Prices Expected to Fall by RMB 500/ton. Weak Demand, Limited Market OptimismMarket OverviewAs of May 6, 2025, the overall graphite electrode market remained stable. Prices for regular, high-power, and ultra-high-power graphite electrodes ranged from RMB 14,200 to RMB 22,100/ton, unchanged from the previous working day. The average market price stood at RMB ... ...
【Steel】Not Yielding! Global Clampdown on Chinese Steel—Where Will Post-Holiday Prices Head?
Graphite electrodes are key materials for EAF steelmaking, mainly used for arc heating. With excellent conductivity and high-temperature resistance, they are crucial for improving EAF production efficiency and quality.【Steel】Not Yielding! Global Clampdown on Chinese Steel—Where Will Post-Holiday Prices Head? From an annual capacity of 150,000 tons to over half of the world'... ...
【China Graphite Electrode】Exports Shine in April Despite Tariff Pressures
【China Graphite Electrode】Exports Shine in April Despite Tariff Pressures In terms of country breakdown, South Korea, Iran, and Russia were the top three destinations for China's graphite electrode exports in April, all showing month-on-month growth. Exports to South Korea reached 4,200 tons, up 89.66% MoM, ranking first; exports to Iran totaled 3,700 tons, up 49.31% MoM; a... ...
【Steel】Why Is China's Steel Export Recovery Still Weak Despite Eased U.S.-China Tariffs?
Graphite electrodes are key materials for EAF steelmaking, mainly used for arc heating. With excellent conductivity and high-temperature resistance, they are crucial for improving EAF production efficiency and quality.【Steel】Why Is China's Steel Export Recovery Still Weak Despite Eased U.S.-China Tariffs? Tariff Tensions Ease: Market Sentiment Warms and Steel Prices Rebound... ...
【Needle Coke】Supply-Demand Imbalance, Weak Demand, and Persistent Decline: May Market Analysis
Needle coke is a primary raw material for both lithium-ion battery anode materials and graphite electrodes. 【Needle Coke】Supply-Demand Imbalance, Weak Demand, and Persistent Decline: May Market Analysis and Outlook Market OverviewDemand weakened in May, and with no favorable price drivers, a slight decline occurred.As of May 20:Domestic needle coke market price range: green cok... ...
【Carbon Market Update】Petroleum Coke, Calcined Petroleum Coke Prices Continue to Fall ...
【Carbon Market Update】Petroleum Coke, Calcined Petroleum Coke Prices Continue to Fall; Graphitized Carburant Edges Down; Graphite Electrode Remains Stable Petroleum CokeMuted Downstream Demand; Petroleum Coke Market Performs ModeratelyOn May 12, the average price of petroleum coke was RMB 2,729/ton in China, down RMB 13/ton from the previous day.Prices of petroleum coke from i... ...
【CPC】Endless Drop? Cost Inversion & Inventory Pressure – Market Insights Inside
【CPC】Endless Drop? Cost Inversion & Inventory Pressure – Market Insights Inside Cost & Profit Overview This WeekPetroleum coke trading remained weak this week, with limited downstream support. Major refiners continued to lower low-sulfur coke prices, while buyers stayed cautious amid a "wait-for-lower" sentiment. Low-sulfur coke inventories rose; although it's maintenan... ...
【Calcined Petroleum Coke】Prices to Keep Falling Next Week? Weak Demand Continues
【Calcined Petroleum Coke】Prices to Keep Falling Next Week? Weak Demand Continues Analysis of Calcined Petroleum Coke Price Trends This WeekFrom April 30 to May 8, 2025, the domestic calcined petroleum coke market in China continued its weak trading trend. Both supply and demand sides showed poor performance, with no positive news to boost the market.For low-sulfur calcined petr... ...
【Graphite Electrode】Prices Expected to Fall by RMB 500/ton. Weak Demand, Limited Market Optimism
【Graphite Electrode】Prices Expected to Fall by RMB 500/ton. Weak Demand, Limited Market OptimismMarket OverviewAs of May 6, 2025, the overall graphite electrode market remained stable. Prices for regular, high-power, and ultra-high-power graphite electrodes ranged from RMB 14,200 to RMB 22,100/ton, unchanged from the previous working day. The average market price stood at RMB ... ...
【Steel】Not Yielding! Global Clampdown on Chinese Steel—Where Will Post-Holiday Prices Head?
Graphite electrodes are key materials for EAF steelmaking, mainly used for arc heating. With excellent conductivity and high-temperature resistance, they are crucial for improving EAF production efficiency and quality.【Steel】Not Yielding! Global Clampdown on Chinese Steel—Where Will Post-Holiday Prices Head? From an annual capacity of 150,000 tons to over half of the world'... ...
