Coke Price in China Rises 1.3% to USD 345.66/tonne
Coke in China was quoted at USD 345.66/tonne on 2026-10-02, up 1.3% on the week and 75.3% on the year.
Coke in China was quoted at USD 345.66/tonne as of 2026-10-02, an increase of 1.3% from USD 341.12/tonne on 2026-09-25. The price is up 9.3% over the month from USD 316.15/tonne on 2026-09-02 and up 17.4% over the quarter from USD 294.55/tonne on 2026-07-03. On the year, the price has risen 75.3% from USD 197.17/tonne on 2025-10-02. The 52-week high stands at USD 345.72/tonne on 2026-09-29 and the 52-week low at USD 197.08/tonne on 2025-10-10.
Claight market monitoring shows that a major coal mine safety accident in Qinyuan, Shanxi, on May 22, 2026, triggered widespread mine suspensions and supply tightening that drove coke prices higher throughout the year.
According to Claight market monitoring, the fourth round of coke price hikes was implemented on September 3, 2026, raising prices by 100-110 RMB/tonne because of high coking coal costs and supply constraints.
Claight market monitoring shows that major steel mills in Hebei, Tianjin, and Shandong initiated the first round of coke price reductions on September 29, 2026, effective October 1, following weak steel demand and lower coal costs.