India’s pet coke imports increased to 1.3 million tonnes (mnt) in July 2025, up 30% from 1 mnt in June. The rise was driven by higher arrivals from the US and steady inflows from Saudi Arabia. Cumulative imports between January and for Jun-Jul stood at 2.3 mnt.
US top exporter to India
The US emerged as the top supplier, with imports surging to 0.7 mnt in July from 0.4 mnt in June, taking the total to over 1 mnt in the last two months. Saudi Arabia maintained steady supplies of 0.3 mnt in both months, totaling 0.6 mnt. In contrast, Venezuela’s exports fell to 0.1 mnt from 0.2 mnt in June, while Oman shipped 0.1 mnt after nil in the previous month.
Kandla remain the largest receiver
Kandla led receipts at 0.3 mnt in July, rising from 0.2 mnt in June. Vizag and Gangavaram handled 0.1-0.2 mnt each, while Krishnapatnam declined to 0.1 mnt from 0.2 mnt earlier. New arrivals were seen at Ennore (0.1 mnt) and Mormugao (0.1 mnt), while Paradip and Pipavav registered no inflows in July after 0.1 mnt each in June.
Company-wise pet coke imports
UltraTech Cement remained the top importer with 0.3 mnt in July versus 0.2 mnt in June, totaling 0.5 mnt. Reliance Industries doubled its intake to 0.2 mnt, while Ambuja Cement and Ramco Cement stood steady at 0.1 mnt each. Shri Cement registered 0.1 mnt in July after nil in June.
Prices rise m-o-m in Jul’25
US-origin pet coke prices averaged $110/tonne (t) CNF Kandla in July, up from $106.6/t in June. At Vizag, US-origin prices climbed to $111.75/t in July compared with $108.6/t in June.
Saudi-origin offers also inched up, with CNF Mundra averaging $109.75/t in July versus $108.6/t in June. At Vizag, Saudi-origin prices rose slightly to $111.25/t from $110.6/t in June.
Outlook
Imports are expected to stay steady in August, with demand from cement companies providing support, although vessel arrivals may remain uneven due to freight fluctuations.
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