Graphite Electrode Market Prices

On May 25th, the trading volume of graphite electrodes at LINZHANG XINHUI CARBON CO.,LTD remained stable, with prices for all specifications unchanged from the previous working day. From the raw material perspective, the petroleum coke market saw a slightly positive trading environment, with some local coking coal prices rising slightly. Needle coke prices remained stable, providing strong cost support for the company's graphite electrode production. Currently, downstream electric arc furnace operating rates and capacity utilization rates continue to recover. However, steel mills have ample inventories of large-specification electrodes, coupled with uncertain steel price trends and limited profit margins, resulting in purchases primarily focused on replenishing existing stock and no large-scale inventory buildup plans. Recently, the company's product shipments have slowed somewhat, with low-end prices showing a slight easing, while mainstream prices remain stable.