Understanding Petroleum coke prices
Raw materials and production
Petroleum coke is a carbon-rich product from refinery processing of heavy petroleum fractions. Sulfur content and other characteristics vary with the feedstock. Calcined and fuel-grade coke are distinct products with different preparation requirements.
Applications and consumption
Petroleum coke can supply industrial fuel, while suitable calcined grades are used in anodes and other carbon products. Aluminium production is an important destination for certain grades. A fuel-grade quotation does not describe every electrode or anode material.
What affects Petroleum coke prices?
Refinery operating rates, crude feedstock quality, fuel demand and anode manufacturing influence petroleum-coke prices. Sulfur limits and freight costs affect suitability and delivery costs. Product grade and treatment determine whether prices can be compared directly.
How to read Petroleum coke price today
This page follows Petroleum coke in China. The price type is Spot assessment, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Petroleum coke
What is Petroleum coke price today?
The latest available value is 3,434.00 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Spot assessment. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects Petroleum coke prices?
Refinery operating rates, crude feedstock quality, fuel demand and anode manufacturing influence petroleum-coke prices. Sulfur limits and freight costs affect suitability and delivery costs. Product grade and treatment determine whether prices can be compared directly.
What is Petroleum coke used for in everyday life and industry?
Petroleum coke can supply industrial fuel, while suitable calcined grades are used in anodes and other carbon products. Aluminium production is an important destination for certain grades. A fuel-grade quotation does not describe every electrode or anode material.
Why can local Petroleum coke prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Petroleum coke prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.