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产能释放较宽松 焦炭短期价格或延续区间震荡格局
Jin Tou Wang·2025-05-16 08:54

Group 1 - On May 16, major steel mills in Shandong reduced the procurement price of coke by 50 CNY/ton for wet quenching and 55 CNY/ton for dry quenching [1] - The national average price for first-grade coke is reported at 980 CNY/ton, while second-grade coke is at 1100 CNY/ton [2] - The futures market saw the main contract for coke close at 1445.5 CNY/ton, with a decline of 1.93% [2] Group 2 - As of May 15, the average daily production of coke from independent coking plants was 671,000 tons, with a week-on-week increase of 0.2% [3] - The total coke inventory across various sectors decreased to 1,039,490 tons, marking a 0.92% reduction and the lowest level in four months [3] - The overall inventory increase year-on-year is 17.41%, indicating a narrowing growth rate [3] Group 3 - Supply remains stable in major production areas, although some regions are experiencing production limits due to ongoing profit pressures [4] - Steel mills are managing low inventory levels, primarily replenishing based on immediate needs, while seasonal demand is expected to weaken [4] - The market is currently in a weak balance state with strong supply and weak demand, suggesting that coke prices may continue to fluctuate within a range [4]