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China prebaked anode prices snap 2-month slide in Sept on rising raw material costs; margins still squeezed

Affected by the weakening trend in the raw materials market, cost support for prebaked anodes weakened slightly in August, and anode prices declined again. According to Mysteel, a major aluminum producer in Shandong lowered its August procurement benchmark price for prebaked anodes by Yuan 53/tonne

China July prebaked anode exports down 24.4% on month, annual growth remains intact

According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's prebaked anode exports reached 211,700 tonnes in July 2026, up 12.18% year-on-year but down 24.40% month-on-month. The export value for July 2026 was US $18.4 million, with an averag

China prebaked anode profits evaporate on feedstock surge despite steady demand

Following a brief upward spell, the prebaked anode market has pulled back again, with a major Shandong-based aluminum smelter setting its August 2026 procurement benchmark at Yuan 5,630/tonne by cash and Yuan 5,645/tonne by acceptance, down Yuan 53/tonne from July. Meanwhile, the prebaked anode prod

China prebaked anode exports rise 32.12% YoY in H1 2026

China's prebaked anode exports reached 1.54 million tonnes in H1 2026, up 32.12% year-on-year, with June exports surging 86.52% month-on-month to 339,000 tonnes. Southeast Asian countries, led by Indonesia and Malaysia, were the primary destinations. Imports remained marginal at just 719.19 tonnes i

Middle East aluminium attacks have limit impact on China prebaked anode exports

Attacks on major aluminium smelters in the Middle East are expected to disrupt regional production, but the impact on China's petroleum coke demand will likely be small. China's prebaked anode exports to the Middle East reached 68,000 tonnes in January-February 2026, with the UAE and Bahrain contrib

China May prebaked anode exports rise 3.24% but imports plunge 98.80% YoY

According to the data of General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's prebaked anode export volume in May inched up by 3.24% year-on-year, as domestic prebaked anode producers ramped up the production. However, the import volume plunged 98.80% year-on-year.   2

Prebaked anode new capacity release to push up consumption for petcoke

Thanks to a continued release of new capacities, prebaked anode market has consistently held the top position in the consumption of petcoke, and is predicted to contribute nearly 56% of total consumption for petcoke in 2025. Compared with a year ago, although the figure declined by 1 percentage poin

China prebaked anode exports up 40.94% YoY over Jan-Feb

According to the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's prebaked anode export volume gained 121,800 tonnes, or 40.94% over year to 419,200 tonnes over January - February, 2025.                      China Prebaked Anode Exports (Unit: kt) Source: GACC   Wi

China's prebaked anode capacity continues to expand

According to OilChem, China's prebaked anode capacity maintained an uptrend over 2020-2024, on strong demand from downstream aluminum market. In addition, these new capacities are located close to the end-users rather than the feestock distribution centers.   2020-2024 Prebaked Anode Capacity and Pr

China prebaked anode supply and consumption both rise in H1 2024

Boosted by robust aluminium market, China's prebaked anode supply and consumption jumped 6.89% and 6.12% respectively year-on-year in the first half of 2024, according to OilChem data.                        2023-2024 Prebaked Anode Production Source: OilChem   In the first half of 2024, China's pre