China's April petcoke imports remain high despite a 12% fall

in April, China's imports of green petroleum coke (GPC) declined 12.36% month-on-month, though volumes remained historically high at 1.24 million tonnes, and exports fell more sharply, dropping by 52.38% month-on-month to just 11,900 tonnes.

China's imports of green petroleum coke (GPC) declined 12.36% month-on-month in April, though volumes remained historically high at 1.24 million tonnes as elevated port inventories and logistical disruptions weighed on trade. Import 2025-2026 China GPC Import Volumes and Avg. Prices (Unit: 10kt, $/t) Source: GACC, OilChem According to the General Administration of Customs