Short process steelmaking
【Graphite Electrode】Mild Price Increase in July Driven by Rising Raw Material Costs
【Graphite Electrode】Mild Price Increase in July Driven by Rising Raw Material Costs 1. Price Performance: Cost-Driven Moderate IncreaseIn July, the graphite electrode market showed a moderate upward trend amid the tug-of-war between strong cost support and weak demand recovery. The price of low-sulfur petroleum coke, a major raw material, was raised multiple times, becoming th... ...
【Steel Market】Overview of Fundamentals
Graphite electrodes are vital to EAF steelmaking—acting as the "core component" for arc heating. With excellent conductivity and heat resistance, they're key to improving steel quality and output. Master them, master EAF steelmaking!【Steel Market】Overview of FundamentalsPrices Aspect:Since July, the macro environment has continuously released positive signals, focusing on "... ...
【Electric Arc Furnace Steel】Anti-Overcompetition Sentiment Drives Output Stabilization
Graphite electrodes are key consumables in EAF steelmaking, ensuring efficiency and quality with high conductivity and heat resistance.【Electric Arc Furnace Steel】Anti-Overcompetition Sentiment Drives Output StabilizationDue to high temperatures and heavy rainfall, construction activities in many regions of China were hindered this week, leading to a further decline in demand f... ...
【New Publication Overview】the Current Layout of EAF Steel Production Capacity in China
✅Graphite electrodes are indispensable consumables in the electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking process. They play a vital role in arc heating, with excellent electrical conductivity and high-temperature resistance, making them a crucial factor in enhancing both the productivity and quality of EAF steel.【New Publication Overview】Analysis and Outlook on the Current Layout of EA... ...
【Low-Carbon Steel】Nippon Steel's Electric Arc Furnace Capacity to Reach 2.9 Million Tons by FY2029
Graphite electrodes are essential components in electric arc furnace steelmaking. They play a vital role in arc heating, offering excellent electrical conductivity and high-temperature resistance, and are crucial for enhancing the efficiency and quality of EAF steel production.【Low-Carbon Steel】Nippon Steel's Electric Arc Furnace Capacity to Reach 2.9 Million Tons by FY2029... ...
【Graphite Electrode】Market Prices Remain Steady but Weak; Overall Demand Still Needs Improvement
【Graphite Electrode】Market Prices Remain Steady but Weak; Overall Demand Still Needs Improvement During the week of June 1–6, graphite electrode prices in China remained stable. Prices for regular power electrodes stood at RMB 12,500–13,300/ton, and high-power electrodes at RMB 13,500–14,000/ton. Prices for ultra-high-power graphite electrodes entered a downward adjustment ph... ...
【Steel】Bearish Sentiment Heats Up—Will Steel Prices Face Further Declines?
Graphite electrodes are essential components in electric arc furnace steelmaking. They play a vital role in arc heating, offering excellent electrical conductivity and high-temperature resistance, and are crucial for enhancing the efficiency and quality of EAF steel production. 【Steel】Bearish Sentiment Heats Up—Will Steel Prices Face Further Declines? The last week of May kicke... ...
【EAF Steel】Analysis of the Reasons Behind the Continued Low Capacity Utilization Rate
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. 【EAF Steel】Analysis of the Reasons Behind the Continued Low Capacity Utilization Rate of Independent EAF Enterprises As of this week, the capacity utilization ra... ...
【Graphite Electrode】Market Transactions Remain Stable, Rigid Demand Supports the Market
【Graphite Electrode】Market Transactions Remain Stable, Rigid Demand Supports the Market Currently, the ultra-high power graphite electrode market is showing signs of price correction. The ex-factory tax-included price for mainstream specifications (length 1800–2100mm, diameter 450mm) remains in the range of RMB 15,200–15,500/ton.Raw Material Market: The price of petroleum coke ... ...
【Steel Sector Reform】Accelerating Adoption of EAF Short-Process Routes Across Provinces
With the growth of electric arc furnace steelmaking and the new energy industry, the needle coke market has broad prospects, especially driven by the demand for high-power graphite electrodes.【Steel Sector Reform】Accelerating Adoption of EAF Short-Process Routes Across ProvincesIn January 2025, the Carbon Peak Implementation Plan of Linfen City proposed improving scrap steel re... ...
【Graphite Electrode】Mild Price Increase in July Driven by Rising Raw Material Costs
【Graphite Electrode】Mild Price Increase in July Driven by Rising Raw Material Costs 1. Price Performance: Cost-Driven Moderate IncreaseIn July, the graphite electrode market showed a moderate upward trend amid the tug-of-war between strong cost support and weak demand recovery. The price of low-sulfur petroleum coke, a major raw material, was raised multiple times, becoming th... ...
【Steel Market】Overview of Fundamentals
Graphite electrodes are vital to EAF steelmaking—acting as the "core component" for arc heating. With excellent conductivity and heat resistance, they're key to improving steel quality and output. Master them, master EAF steelmaking!【Steel Market】Overview of FundamentalsPrices Aspect:Since July, the macro environment has continuously released positive signals, focusing on "... ...
【Electric Arc Furnace Steel】Anti-Overcompetition Sentiment Drives Output Stabilization
Graphite electrodes are key consumables in EAF steelmaking, ensuring efficiency and quality with high conductivity and heat resistance.【Electric Arc Furnace Steel】Anti-Overcompetition Sentiment Drives Output StabilizationDue to high temperatures and heavy rainfall, construction activities in many regions of China were hindered this week, leading to a further decline in demand f... ...
【New Publication Overview】the Current Layout of EAF Steel Production Capacity in China
✅Graphite electrodes are indispensable consumables in the electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking process. They play a vital role in arc heating, with excellent electrical conductivity and high-temperature resistance, making them a crucial factor in enhancing both the productivity and quality of EAF steel.【New Publication Overview】Analysis and Outlook on the Current Layout of EA... ...
【Low-Carbon Steel】Nippon Steel's Electric Arc Furnace Capacity to Reach 2.9 Million Tons by FY2029
Graphite electrodes are essential components in electric arc furnace steelmaking. They play a vital role in arc heating, offering excellent electrical conductivity and high-temperature resistance, and are crucial for enhancing the efficiency and quality of EAF steel production.【Low-Carbon Steel】Nippon Steel's Electric Arc Furnace Capacity to Reach 2.9 Million Tons by FY2029... ...
【Graphite Electrode】Market Prices Remain Steady but Weak; Overall Demand Still Needs Improvement
【Graphite Electrode】Market Prices Remain Steady but Weak; Overall Demand Still Needs Improvement During the week of June 1–6, graphite electrode prices in China remained stable. Prices for regular power electrodes stood at RMB 12,500–13,300/ton, and high-power electrodes at RMB 13,500–14,000/ton. Prices for ultra-high-power graphite electrodes entered a downward adjustment ph... ...
【Steel】Bearish Sentiment Heats Up—Will Steel Prices Face Further Declines?
Graphite electrodes are essential components in electric arc furnace steelmaking. They play a vital role in arc heating, offering excellent electrical conductivity and high-temperature resistance, and are crucial for enhancing the efficiency and quality of EAF steel production. 【Steel】Bearish Sentiment Heats Up—Will Steel Prices Face Further Declines? The last week of May kicke... ...
【EAF Steel】Analysis of the Reasons Behind the Continued Low Capacity Utilization Rate
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. 【EAF Steel】Analysis of the Reasons Behind the Continued Low Capacity Utilization Rate of Independent EAF Enterprises As of this week, the capacity utilization ra... ...
【Graphite Electrode】Market Transactions Remain Stable, Rigid Demand Supports the Market
【Graphite Electrode】Market Transactions Remain Stable, Rigid Demand Supports the Market Currently, the ultra-high power graphite electrode market is showing signs of price correction. The ex-factory tax-included price for mainstream specifications (length 1800–2100mm, diameter 450mm) remains in the range of RMB 15,200–15,500/ton.Raw Material Market: The price of petroleum coke ... ...
【Steel Sector Reform】Accelerating Adoption of EAF Short-Process Routes Across Provinces
With the growth of electric arc furnace steelmaking and the new energy industry, the needle coke market has broad prospects, especially driven by the demand for high-power graphite electrodes.【Steel Sector Reform】Accelerating Adoption of EAF Short-Process Routes Across ProvincesIn January 2025, the Carbon Peak Implementation Plan of Linfen City proposed improving scrap steel re... ...
