Pet Coke Price in China Falls 1.3% to USD 518.62/tonne
Pet coke in China eased over the week but remains up 55.3% year-on-year as supply constraints and stockpiling support the market.
Pet coke in China was quoted at USD 518.62/tonne as of 2026-09-29, down 1.3% from USD 525.22/tonne on 2026-09-22. The monthly change stands at +3.3% from USD 501.91/tonne on 2026-08-28, and the quarterly change at +10.5% from USD 469.28/tonne on 2026-07-01. Over the year, the price is up 55.3% from USD 333.97/tonne on 2025-09-29. The 52-week high is USD 548.23/tonne on 2026-03-23 and the 52-week low is USD 328.35/tonne on 2025-11-28.
Several sourced developments relate to supply and trade conditions in China. Mysteel reported on 08-Sep-2026 that China's petroleum coke production fell 3.9% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026 due to refinery run cuts. SMM reported on 30-Sep-2026 that China's August petroleum coke imports rose 52.53% year-on-year, driven by pre-season stockpiling for the autumn peak.
Zhong Carbon reported on 04-Sep-2026 that China canceled export tax rebates for graphite carbon materials on April 1, 2026, increasing comprehensive export costs. OilChem reported on 13-Aug-2026 that Middle East geopolitical tensions and shipping disruptions reduced global high-sulfur petcoke supply and increased freight rates.