China's Petroleum Coke Market Sees Trading Uptick, Prices Stabilize Amid Supply Declines

Published: May 28, 2026 18:57

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【SMM Aluminum Brief】Trading activity in China’s petroleum coke market improved this week compared with the previous period. Increased refinery maintenance and output declines at some producers led to a noticeable reduction in supply, providing support for petroleum coke prices and helping the market stabilize after earlier declines. However, performance varied across different grades. Low-sulfur coke prices fell sharply due to weak downstream demand, while medium- and high-sulfur coke prices remained relatively firm on tighter supply and stable rigid demand.

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