MYSTEEL: China's semi-coke production to expand moderately in 2026

China's semi-coke output is predicted to see modest expansion in 2026, with some producers developing strategic marketing channels or upgrading facilities to strengthen their supply capabilities. However, the ongoing constraints in both upstream and downstream sectors are likely to cap the rise, according to Mysteel's latest survey.

The national production of semi-coke – a fuel used in producing ferrosilicon, calcium carbide, silicomanganese and ferroalloy – will likely rise moderately this year from the 66.3 million tonnes realized in 2025, which registered a slight 1% increase from the 2024 level, Mysteel's survey results show. One production driver could