MONTHLY: The slide in China UHP graphite electrode prices to persist in June

Source: Mysteel Jun 05, 2025 16:00

Chinese prices of ultra-high-power graphite electrodes this month are expected to continue their downward slide that began in March, according to Mysteel's recent report on the electrode market, warning of potential pressure from falling demand and weaker cost support.

By the end of May, the composite price of 350mm diameter UHP graphite electrodes in East China's Jiangsu province under Mysteel's assessment had touched a nine-month low of Yuan 13,500/tonne ($1,879/t), down by 6.9% from the end of April. The same assessment showed that the price for 600mm electrodes