[SMM Coking Coal and Coke Daily Brief Commentary] 20260305
[SMM Daily Brief Review of Coking Coal and Coke]
In terms of supply, expectations for the implementation of a coke price cut were relatively strong, dampening coke producers’ willingness to produce. Coke supply tightened slightly, but coke producers saw inventory buildup and were proactive in shipments. Demand side, the Two Sessions had already convened, and some steel mills had already carried out blast furnace maintenance. The daily average hot metal output declined, weakening rigid demand for coke. Meanwhile, some steel mill profits were currently poor, and their willingness to seek profits from the raw material side was relatively strong. Overall, the first round of the coke price cut was expected to be implemented this Friday, and the coke market might remain in the doldrums in the short term.