Latest news on China Coke markets

DAILY: China's met coke market remains under pressure

Downward pressure on China's metallurgical coke market persisted as of July 31, and steel mills are likely to initiate another round of price reductions this week. The seasonal weakness in the downstream steel market continues to cloud the near-term coke prospect.

WEEKLY SUMMARY: China's major steelmaking raw mat prices weaken further

Imported iron ore prices in China continued to decline in both spot and futures markets during July 27-31, as bearish sentiment prevailed while underlying fundamentals softened. Meanwhile, spot and futures prices of metallurgical coke in the domestic market also recorded drops over the same period,

WEEKLY: China's coke firms cut output amid margin strain

China's metallurgical coke output recorded a steeper decline this week, as producers curtailed production amid deteriorating margins. However, the rising inventories in hand alongside mounting selling pressure continue to weaken their near-term pricing power.

DAILY: China's coke producers mull 30% output cut as losses deepen

Facing deteriorating profit margins, Chinese metallurgical coke producers are mulling a 30% cut to their production in the near term -- a move that could strengthen their bargaining position in the potential third round of coke price reductions widely anticipated next week.

Survey: Coke inventory at major Chinese ports 2026.07.31

(Unit: 1'000 t) Note:Qingdaoporthas been included in the tablesince April 28 2017. Edited by AdrianZhou,zhouwenhaoa@mysteel.com

DAILY: China's met coke 2nd-round cuts take effect, third round on the cards

China's metallurgical coke market weakened further on July 29 as key steel mills pushed through a second round of coke price cuts, lowering their procurement prices by Yuan 50/tonne ($7.4/t) for wet-quench coke and Yuan 55/t for dry-quench coke. With steel margins now close to breakeven and steel de

DAILY: China's met coke market outlook remains bearish

China's metallurgical coke market stayed under pressure as of July 28, with expectations of additional price reductions emerging as headwinds for the steel market persist. Nonetheless, recent subtle shifts in coking operations and upstream coal dynamics may improve coke producers' bargaining positio

DAILY: Chinese steelmakers seek another met coke price cut

Chinese steelmakers requested a second round of metallurgical coke price reductions on July 27, as they continued to push for lower procurement costs following the initial cut wave last week. However, resistance to more rounds of price cuts may strengthen, with coke producers expected to adopt a fir

WEEKLY SUMMARY: China's major steelmaking raw mat prices decline

Imported iron ore in China fell in both spot and futures markets during July 20-24, weighed down by its weakening fundamentals, while spot and futures prices of metallurgical coke in the country also trended lower over the same period, following the first coke price cut within the past four

DAILY: China's met coke market stays weak, outlook gloomy

China's metallurgical coke market extended the weak run on July 24, given lackluster sales and loosened fundamentals. The near-term market outlook remains gloomy, with more price reductions on the horizon.