Prices of Anode Materials Dipped in February

In February, the prices of anode materials dipped slightly. On the cost side, the prices of low-sulphur coke rose slightly thanks to downstream demand, while the purchase of needle coke did not improve. The graphitisation margins basically dropped to near the cost line of the mainstream Acheson furnace process. The growth in orders was limited and capacity continued to expand. There were many low-priced orders in the market. The demand did not recover significantly in February. The overcapacity of the anode sector, combined with lower cost, further lowered the prices of anode materials.