Latest news on China Coke markets

DAILY: China's spot coke prices under pressure despite futures rebound

China's metallurgical coke market showed diverging trends on March 11, with futures rebounding on improved market sentiment, while spot prices remained largely stable amid weak fundamentals.

DAILY: Wait-and-see mood prevails in China's met coke market

China's spot metallurgical coke market was gripped by a thick wait-and-see sentiment on March 10 as the downstream steel market took a hit from cooled optimism after statements of US President Donald Trump pointed to a possible easing of the ongoing war against Iran.

DAILY: Futures rallies ease bearishness for China's spot met coke market

The pessimistic prospects for China's spot metallurgical coke market eased slightly on March 9, as prices of both coking coal and steel billet regained some momentum after deeper global supply worries jolted futures prices sharply higher.

WEEKLY SUMMARY: China's iron ore prices rise, spot coke decline

Chinese prices for imported iron ore increased in both spot and futures markets during March 2-6, mainly supported by better market sentiment and higher freight rates as the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East has disrupted oil supplies. Meanwhile, metallurgical coke prices in the country dropped

DAILY: China's met coke price cuts materialize, risks remain

The latest reduction in China's met coke prices took effect as scheduled, with price cuts from two leading steel producers on the same day primarily advancing the implementation. Market participants widely expect continuous downside risks going forward, citing a visible weakness in downstream demand

WEEKLY: Faltering demand further lifts stockpiles at Chinese coke producers

Metallurgical coke stockpiles at Chinese coke producers were seen building higher this week, mainly driven by faltering demand from steelmakers as some mills in North China have curtailed operations during the country's policy-setting meetings convened in Beijing starting this Wednesday. This situat

Survey: Coke inventory at major Chinese ports 2026.3.06

(Unit: 1'000 t)   Note: Qingdao port has been included in the table since April 28 2017.   Edited by Adrian Zhou, zhouwenhaoa@mysteel.com

Survey: Coal & coke inventory at 247 steel mills 2026.3.06

      Note: 1. The capacity utilization = actual coke output at the surveyed coking plants / designed coking capacity;2. Days of Inventory = inventory/daily consumption (average) of the last week;3. The survey period for the average coke output is seven days over the previous Thursday-Wednesday, and

Survey: China 230 independent coking plants 2026.3.06

  Mysteel's weekly survey on 230 independent coking plant, survey including output, capacity utilization rate and inventory.                                                       Notes: Days of Inventory = Latest inventory / Average daily consumption volume; Daily output survey period: Thursday - We

DAILY: China's met coke market to soften, outlook negative

China's spot metallurgical coke market is poised to retreat, as leading Chinese steelmakers are expected to join the ranks after some northern mills demanded Yuan 50-55/tonne ($7.3-8/t) cuts on their met coke purchasing prices on March 4. However, pressures for the market may persist even after this