August 31 news
According to the SpotCom AI assistant, this report is based on the latest spot data for petroleum coke as of August 30, 2026. Using mean difference analysis as the core method, it combines price tiers, the operational status of the upstream and downstream industrial chains, import and export data, and spot quotation data to make an objective judgment on the future price trend of petroleum coke, providing market references for relevant practitioners. Currently, petroleum coke is in a stage of strong consolidation with a short-term bullish trend, while the medium- to long-term price fluctuations are significantly influenced by changes in upstream and downstream demand.
I. Table of Mean Difference Changes
The latest available data is up to August 30, 2026, and it is recommended to refer to real-time data.
| Average Difference Type | Today's Value (2026.08.30) | Yesterday's Value (2026.08.29) | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-day Average Difference (D5) | 16.75 | 22.00 | - |
| 10-day Average Difference (D10) | 9.25 | 6.37 | + |
| 20-day Average Difference (D20) | -43.13 | -49.31 | + |
II. Signal Status Determination
The current three mean difference change direction combinations are (－, ＋, ＋), corresponding to a strong consolidation signal (biased towards bullish).
III. Conclusion on Trend Direction
The current trend in petroleum coke prices is volatile (with a bullish bias). Reason: The direction of change in the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving average differences from the previous day is not entirely consistent, meeting the criteria for a volatile market. This corresponds to a strong consolidation (with a bullish bias), indicating a short-term upward trend.
IV. Positional Spatial Reference
Petroleum coke 60-day cycle price is in the 3rd tier (median), while the 3-month and 1-year cycle prices are in the 4th tier (upper-middle). The short-term downward space is limited, and the room for further significant increases has also narrowed.
V. Trend Chart Display
VI. Upstream, Downstream, and Industry Reference Information
Upstream: The current one-year price cycle for Brent crude oil is at the median level, and cost-side support remains relatively stable.
Downstream: The 1-year cycle price of anhydrous aluminum chloride is at a high level, while the 1-year cycle price of glass is at a low level, indicating a clear differentiation in downstream demand in China.
Import and export data: From January to July 2026, China’s cumulative export volume of calcined petroleum coke reached 557,700 tons, while the cumulative export volume of uncoked petroleum coke reached 210,700 tons. The export side provides certain support for demand.
Spot prices: Recently, the spot quotations for petroleum coke from enterprises in China have shown mixed trends, with a generally slight upward trend. In the late August, some refineries raised their quotations by 30-180 CNY/ton, while a few refineries lowered their quotations by 30-100 CNY/ton.
VII. Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
