August 14th, news:
According to the Spotcom AI assistant, recent spot market quotations for petroleum coke have shown mixed trends. On August 13, several companies raised their quotes, but the overall indicators suggest that the current market is in a weak rebound and volatile pattern. The 1-year cycle price is at a mid-to-high level, limiting the room for further increases. It will be important to closely monitor changes in upstream crude oil costs and downstream demand.
I. Table of Mean Difference Changes
| Average Difference Type | Today's Value (2026-08-13) | Yesterday's Value (2026-08-12) | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-day Average Difference (D5) | -0.75 | -15 | + |
| 10-day Average Difference (D10) | -13.13 | -6.75 | - |
| 20-day Average Difference (D20) | 68.57 | 70.31 | - |
II. Signal State Determination
The current combination of mean difference change directions is (+, -, -), which is a signal of a weak rebound (bearish).
III. Trend Direction Conclusions
The price trend is characterized by volatility. Reason: The directions of change in the three moving averages (5-day, 10-day, and 20-day) are not entirely consistent with the previous day, meeting the criteria for identifying a volatile market. Moreover, the signal combination points to a weak rebound, indicating an overall bearish outlook.
IV. Spatial Reference
Petroleum coke prices in China are currently at a moderate to high level on a one-year cycle, with limited room for further increases. If there is a lack of strong positive support subsequently, it will be difficult for prices to rise further.
5. Trend Chart Display
Six, Spot Market Dynamics
On August 13, Huaxiang Petrochemical's petroleum coke quotation increased by 70 CNY/ton to 3,370 CNY/ton, Shandong Dongfang Hualong Group's quotation increased by 180 CNY/ton to 1,970 CNY/ton, and Qirun Petrochemical's quotation increased by 30 CNY/ton to 2,133 CNY/ton; from August 10-12, market quotations fluctuated, with some companies adjusting prices by more than 200 CNY/ton in a single adjustment.
Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
