The needle coke market is trading well, and the raw coke market price is rising again
Market Overview:
On March 27, 2024, China's needle coke raw coke market price increased by 100 yuan/ton. The market price range of Baichuan Yingfu's domestic needle coke is 4800-5200 yuan/ton for raw coke and 6500-8000 yuan/ton for cooked coke; the mainstream transaction price of imported oil-based needle coke is 450-1150 US dollars/ton for raw coke and 800-8000 yuan for cooked coke. The mainstream transaction price of imported coal needle coke and cooked coke is 600-850 US dollars/ton. The average market price of Baichuan Yingfu's domestic needle coke is 7,479 yuan/ton, which is stable compared with the previous working day. Today, China's needle coke market is trading well, and the raw coke market price has risen again. At present, anode material manufacturers are actively purchasing, and needle coke manufacturers' inventories continue to be consumed. Some companies have placed orders until mid-to-late April, and there is little pressure on shipments. Companies Continue to push up the price of raw coke; the market performance of cooked coke is light, and the market price fluctuates little.
Market Outlook Predict:
Orders for negative electrode materials have not decreased. At the same time, the current raw coke inventory of needle coke companies is at a low level. Therefore, the price of raw coke is still well supported. The graphite electrode production is generally started. The price of cooked coke is expected to be stable. The price range of needle coke is expected to be mature in the next working day. Coke is 6500-8000 yuan/ton; raw coke is 4800-5200 yuan/ton.