MONTHLY: China UHP graphite electrode prices seen firming in May

Source: Mysteel May 09, 2026 16:45

After rising steadily for two straight months, Chinese prices for ultra-high-power (UHP) graphite electrodes are expected to continue climbing in May, with increases in production costs for the makers seen providing major support, Mysteel's recent report on the market predicts.

In East China's Jiangsu province, the price of 350mm diameter UHP graphite electrodes averaged Yuan 15,914/tonne (2,340/t) during April, up 3.3% from the average price of March, while that for 600mm diameter electrodes had risen 2.7% on month to average Yuan 17,214/t, both including the 13% VAT, according to

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