Coking Coal Market:
The price of low-sulphur coking coal in Linfen was 1,300 yuan/mt, while in Tangshan it was 1,390 yuan/mt.
In terms of raw material supply, coal mines maintained normal production. On the demand side, coke and steel enterprises were cautious in purchasing coking coal due to cost considerations. Additionally, steel mills still showed intentions to lower coke prices, and most downstream players continued to implement low-inventory strategies. In summary, the eleventh round of coke price cuts is still likely, which may further suppress coking coal prices.
Coke Market:
The nationwide average price of Grade I metallurgical coke (dry quenching) was 1,680 yuan/mt, while that of Quasi-Grade I metallurgical coke (dry quenching) was 1,540 yuan/mt. The nationwide average price of Grade I metallurgical coke (wet quenching) was 1,340 yuan/mt, and that of Quasi-Grade I metallurgical coke (wet quenching) was 1,250 yuan/mt.
Supply side, with falling costs, most coke enterprises saw profit recovery, and production remained at a high level. Demand side, end-use demand improved, finished steel prices stabilized, and some steel mills resumed blast furnace operations, leading to increased coke consumption and slightly higher purchasing enthusiasm from steel mills. In summary, coke supply remained sufficient, and the fundamentals were still relatively loose. In the short term, the coke market may fluctuate downward, with the eleventh round of coke price cuts likely to be implemented this week.
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