The calcined coke market maintained steady shipments, and the trading atmosphere remained calm.
On April 7, the average market price of calcined petroleum coke was 2,310 yuan/ton, which was stable compared with the previous working day. Today, the low-sulfur calcined coke market is trading stably. Most of the company's new shipment prices are mainly stable prices. The demand for low-sulfur calcined coke for high-end and ordinary electrodes is average, and the production control situation of calcined coke companies continues. Although the demand for downstream anode materials of medium and high sulfur calcined coke has improved, the general cargo transactions of enterprises in some areas are still average. Currently, there is still a surplus of orders in the calcined coke market in April, and the cost support is acceptable. The price of medium and high sulfur calcined coke continues to be stable.
The mainstream transaction price of low-sulfur calcined coke (Jinxi and Jinzhou petroleum coke is used as raw material) is 3700-3900 yuan/ton; the mainstream transaction price of low-sulfur calcined coke (Fushun petroleum coke is used as raw material) is 5000-5200 yuan/ton. The mainstream transaction price in the coke market (Liaohe and Binzhou CNOOC petroleum coke is used as raw material) is 3450-3800 yuan/ton.
The mainstream contract price for medium-high sulfur calcined coke (3.0% sulfur, no trace elements required) before leaving the factory was 2,100 yuan/ton in cash. Today, the mainstream price under negotiation is 2,100-2,150 yuan/ton in cash before leaving the factory. Medium-high sulfur calcined coke (3.5% sulfur, no trace elements required) No requirement) The previous mainstream contract price before leaving the factory was 1,900 yuan/ton in cash, and today we are negotiating the price. The mainstream cash before leaving the factory is 1,900-1,950 yuan/ton; the previous contract price for medium-high sulfur calcined coke (sulfur 3.0%, vanadium 400) was 2,400 yuan/ton in cash, and today we are negotiating The price under discussion is 2500-2600 yuan/ton in ex-factory cash.
Today, the daily supply of commercial calcined coke nationwide is 27,503 tons, and the operating rate is 65.04%. The market supply of calcined coke today is stable compared with the previous working day.
Graphite electrodes: There are fewer tenders for steel mills downstream of graphite electrodes. Under the impact of low-priced graphite electrode resources on the market, steel companies are more cautious in purchasing, and there are many negotiations to lower prices. The market price of graphite electrodes has declined weakly.
Electrolytic Aluminum: Tensions in the Middle East escalated, oil prices continued to rise, and the U.S. manufacturing population change data in March increased, which means that the U.S. economy has an upward trend, and external aluminum prices rose.
Anode materials: Today, the anode material market maintains stable operation. The demand for anode materials from downstream power battery factories is rising steadily. The energy storage market and the consumer electronics market are also showing signs of slight recovery. The shipments of anode companies have increased and inventory pressure has eased.