China's Petroleum Coke Imports Rebound in July 2026, Driven by Low-Sulfur Supplies and Higher Prices [SMM Analysis]
Looking ahead, with downstream rigid demand providing a floor in China, total imports are expected to stay high, and the share of low-sulphur petroleum coke imports may continue to rise. On pricing, tight supply of high-quality low-sulphur cargoes outside China will keep the average import price elevated in the short term.