Tag: Graphite electrode

China: Graphite electrodes prices rise on high needle coke costs and energy crisis

Oct 26, 2021

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by

Rituparna Ghosh

in Graphite Electrode

China’s graphite electrodes prices have risen by RMB 3,500 – 4,000/tonne (t) ($549 – 627/t) m-o-m on the back of increasing needle coke (raw material) prices. Prices for 600mm UHP grade electrodes are assessed at RMB 24,500/t ($3,840/t) whereas 450mm HP grade electrode prices are assessed at RMB 20,700/t ($3,245/t), on ex-factory basis. Domestic needle…