Apr petroleum coke supply to keep tight, given falling output, imports

Petroleum coke supply in China will extend the tight situation in April, in line with drops both in output and imports. Together with expectations of upward demand, China's petroleum coke prices will remain high.

The supply of petroleum coke in China is anticipated to keep tight in the month, as increased maintenance will trigger falling output, and geopolitical conflicts will continue to hinder cargo arrivals at ports. Simultaneously, the monthly consumption is project to be in an elevation, making petroleum coke market firm. Petroleum