Petroleum coke (petcoke) prices in July 2025 reflect varied regional market dynamics and supply-demand shifts:
- China: As of July 29, 2025, locally refined petroleum coke in Shandong is priced at RMB 2,375/ton (approx. $327/ton at current rates), up 1.93% week-on-week, with markets indicating a slight rise driven by steady demand from aluminum and anode sectors coupled with periodic supply tightness.
- India: Nayara Energy’s petcoke price for July 2025 is INR 13,430/ton, a 2% increase month-on-month. BPCL posted varied pricing: Bina refinery rail rates dropped to INR 13,522/ton (down INR 598/t from last month), while Kochi saw a slight rise to INR 11,145/ton. RIL continues to use all its petcoke internally, making Nayara and BPCL the major open-market suppliers.
- United States: Petcoke prices in June 2025 touched $390/MT. Market firmness is attributed to reduced refinery utilization, high freight costs and strong cement-sector demand.
- Europe: Calcined petcoke is around $0.37/kg ($370/MT), up 2.8% recently, while non-calcined petcoke is stable at $0.13/kg ($130/MT).
- Global Trends: Markets note price volatility due to ongoing supply-side constraints, logistical bottlenecks (especially in seaborne shipping) and inconsistent industrial demand. In many regions, construction and metals sectors continue as primary drivers. Environmental and regulatory pressures also contribute to increased procurement costs and sourcing complexities.
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| Region | Price (July 2025) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China | RMB 2,375/ton (~$327/ton) | Modest price rebound, steady downstream demand |
| India (Nayara) | INR 13,430/ton | Up 2% MoM, main market supplier |
| India (BPCL) | INR 13,522/t (Bina, rail); | Bina cut, Kochi slight increase; RIL not supplying |
| INR 11,145/t (Kochi) | ||
| USA | $390/MT | Firm demand from cement sector, costlier logistics |
| Europe | $370/MT (calcined avg.) | Slight increase, strong metals demand |
| Europe | $130/MT (non-calcined) | Stable pricing |
Market Insights for Strategic Procurement:
- Supply chain: Be alert to intermittent shipping delays, refinery output fluctuations and currency volatility.
- Sectoral demand: Watch cement/construction and metals for demand signals.
- Outlook: Pricing remains susceptible to regulatory reviews (especially on high-sulfur petcoke), shifting energy demand and feedstock cost changes.