Ningxia's Calcined Coal Carbon Additive Market Remains at High Levels

Today, the market for calcined coal carbon additives in the Ningxia region remained stable, with quoted prices for 1–5 mm products with S ≤ 0.3% showing a tiered distribution: C ≥ 90% is quoted at 1,750–1,950 yuan/metric ton; C ≥ 92% is quoted at 1,900–2,100 yuan/metric ton.

Recent price increases for raw materials such as anthracite and petroleum coke have temporarily slowed, providing bottom-line support for carbon additive costs. Currently, downstream steel and foundry industries are mostly maintaining procurement based on immediate needs, though there remains a tendency to seek lower prices. On the production side, spot market inventories are ample; manufacturers primarily operate on a made-to-order basis with no significant inventory buildup. Shipment schedules are adjusted according to downstream procurement rhythms, and manufacturers show little willingness to proactively raise prices.

Overall, anthracite coal prices on the raw material side have shown little fluctuation, providing reasonable support at the bottom. It is expected that the market for calcined coal carbon additives in Ningxia will remain stable in the short term, with a low probability of significant price increases or decreases. Buyers are advised to replenish inventories as needed and monitor environmental regulations and production activity in the producing regions.