Domestic Petroleum Coke Analysis
According to LYDD, on April 3, the domestic mainstream petroleum coke 2# B index was 2323.33, down 13.33 from yesterday; the 3# B price index was 1888.5, maintaining the same as that of yesterday; the high sulfur coke market index was 1587.67; the 1# price index was raised to 3097.5, and the 2# price index was 2394, keeping stable.
The market price of domestic petroleum coke in the mainstream region
Today, the domestic petroleum coke market price is stable with slight change, the market quotation in some regions of the mainland has been adjusted, the quotation of some refineries in the field maintains the pre-order, the overall transaction atmosphere of the market is acceptable, the market quotation in Shandong fluctuates little, the shipment situation of some manufacturers in the region is acceptable. The quotation in Dongying area is around 1600-2050 yuan/ton, and the market quotation fluctuates by 50 yuan/ton; and the quotation in Rizhao is around 1720-1960 yuan/ton, manufacturers consume inventory-based, the market transaction atmosphere is limited. The quotation in Weifang is around 1720-1960 yuan/ton, up 30 yuan/ton in the low-end, downstream focus on rigid needs, manufacturers shipment is relatively smooth. The price in East China was adjusted in a narrow range, of which the price of Shanghai 4A was stable to 1270 yuan/ton, and the market transaction atmosphere was acceptable.
Forecast for the future market
Recently, the overall production situation in the mainland market has not changed much, but the recent inventory dredging speed in the port area is average, the port inventory as a whole remains relatively high, and the downstream transactions still maintain rigid demand. At present, the operating rate of graphite electrodes and graphite cathodes is still at a low level, mainly consuming raw materials in the early inventory, and the support for petroleum coke shipments is general, the carbon market for aluminum is relatively stable, and the downstream enthusiasm for receiving goods is acceptable. At present, it is expected that the local market price will stabilize in the short term, and it is necessary to pay attention to the operation of the on-site equipment and the follow-up of downstream demand in the later stage.
