MONTHLY: Tight supply underpins China UHP graphite electrode prices

Source: Mysteel Sep 03, 2025 17:35

After strengthening overall during August, Chinese prices of ultra-high-power (UHP) graphite electrodes are expected to continue rising this month, driven by the ongoing tightness of electrode availability, Mysteel's recent report on the market projects.

As of August 29, the price of 350mm diameter UHP graphite electrodes in East China's Jiangsu stood at Yuan 14,800/tonne ($2,073/t), higher by Yuan 300/t from the end of July, while that of 600mm diameter electrodes in Jiangsu had also risen by Yuan 500/t to reach 16,500/t, both excluding