China's Prebaked Anode Market Sees Cost Stability Amid Diverging Raw Material Trends

Published: Jul 23, 2026 17:40

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[SMM Aluminum Bulletin] This week, the raw material side of China's prebaked anode market saw further divergence: regional performances in the petroleum coke market varied, but overall fundamentals held firm, while the pullback in coal tar pitch prices exerted a slight drag on anode costs, and overall production costs remained mostly stable. According to SMM data, as of July 23, China's prebaked anode production cost stood at 5,556.7 yuan/mt, pulling back slightly by 0.20% WoW.

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