What is Calcined Petroleum Coke Market Analysis: Price Trend, Trade Data and Anode-Grade Demand
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Latest published month (2026-07) — Sentiment: Neutral
The most recent published customs observation for HS 271312 is 2026-07 at USD 515.18/ton, +1.3% against the previous month and +11.6% against 2025-08.
Reported volume across the fixed 9-economy panel was 4,130,315 tonnes over the window, 344,193 tonnes a month on average, and the three-month trend is +0.8%. The heading-level series is volatile: the largest month-on-month move in the window was +26.8% between 2025-09 and 2025-10, when reported value moved +60.2% and reported tonnage moved +26.3%, so that move reflects the mix and size of shipments filed under this heading rather than a single quoted price.
Next 1–3 Months — Outlook
This page is refreshed from public customs statistics rather than paid price assessments, so the next revision will roll in each newly published month for HS 271312. Direction shown here is a reading of published customs unit values, not a forecast.
Key Market Impact
Customs unit values for this heading are the single most checkable price signal available without a subscription: they combine the product mix actually crossing borders, the average contract level behind those shipments and freight-relevant volume. Treat them as the trade-weighted baseline for the heading, and read the coverage note above before applying them to a single grade.
How About the Price?
Data source: UN Comtrade public trade statistics (https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202607&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true) | Last updated: 2026-11-03
Demand-side factors
- Calcined petroleum coke offtake is dominated by carbon anodes for primary aluminium smelting, with recarburising in steel and foundry melts, titanium dioxide production and graphite electrode manufacture taking the balance, so demand tracks aluminium smelter output and anode-grade coke quality.
- Related market pages on this site: Petroleum Coke (the green coke feedstock that is calcined), Petroleum Coke Powder (the uncalcined powder line), Ethylene Tar (the other heavy refinery residue competing for carbon use), Silicon Carbide (made from silica and petroleum coke in a resistance furnace).
Price Trajectory, latest 12 months (2025-08 to 2026-07)
The monthly customs export unit value for HS 271312 moved from USD 461.57/ton in 2025-08 to USD 515.18/ton in 2026-07 (+11.6% across the window). The window high was USD 515.18/ton in 2026-07 and the low USD 370.52/ton in 2025-09. Three-month averages put the latest quarter +0.8% against the previous one, which is classified here as neutral. The heading-level series is volatile: the largest month-on-month move in the window was +26.8% between 2025-09 and 2025-10, when reported value moved +60.2% and reported tonnage moved +26.3%, so that move reflects the mix and size of shipments filed under this heading rather than a single quoted price.
The same panel reported USD 1,949.3 million of export value on 4,130,315 tonnes over the twelve months, an average of 344,193 tonnes a month. Values are customs returns for the stated HS heading, so they capture the traded mix of that heading rather than a single quoted grade.
The EU side of the same heading is one month fresher than the panel above: Eurostat Comext records EU27 imports of HS 271312 from outside the EU at USD 729.17/ton in 2026-08 (EUR 628.97/ton at the ECB monthly reference rate), +43.1% against 2026-07, on 76,378 tonnes; the twelve months to 2026-08 totalled 814,685 tonnes. On the 12 months the two datasets share (2025-08 to 2026-07), three-month blocks that far apart moved +15.3% on the export panel and -4.9% on the EU import side, so the two point in opposite directions, and the gap between them is the thing to resolve before either is used as a price reference. Import values are recorded on a CIF-type basis by a single bloc, so the level is not comparable with the export panel — the comparison above is directional.
2026-08 is deliberately not in the series: of the 9 economies that make up this page's fixed panel, 6 had filed both value and net weight for this heading when the page was rebuilt on 2026-11-03, while the heading drew 7 filers in total that month; 2026-09 drew 0 filings for this heading, 0 of them from panel members, and 2026-10 drew 0 (0 from the panel). Splicing a partly-filed month onto a fixed panel would move the unit value through composition alone, so the window stays at 2026-07 until the whole panel for 2026-08 has reported.
HS 271312 carries petroleum coke that has been calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals, so the series covers anode-grade and fuel-grade calcined coke in lump and powder form and does not separate sulphur class, particle size or the needle coke grade that graphite-electrode users buy. Green, uncalcined coke sits in 271311, so the unit value here is a calcined-coke composite and not a single anode specification.
Supply-side factors
- Fixed reporting panel of 9 economies: BRA (76), CZE (203), DEU (276), IDN (360), NLD (528), POL (616), IND (699), SWE (752), USA (842). The panel is held constant in every month of the window so month-to-month movement is not a composition effect.
- Monthly unit value range over the window: USD 370.52 to USD 515.18/ton.
- Latest month, 2026-07: USD 515.18/ton, +1.3% against the previous month, on 400,726 tonnes.
Basis: these are customs unit values for the stated HS heading, not quoted spot, contract or assessed prices, and no paid price assessment is used or redistributed on this page. Every figure can be re-checked at the API links listed at the end of this page.
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Data Sources
Every monthly endpoint used for the series on this page, the EU cross-check, the exchange rate used to express it in dollars and the HS classification reference:
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202508&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202509&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202510&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202511&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202512&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202601&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202602&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202603&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202604&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202605&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202606&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202607&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/files/v1/app/reference/HS.json
- Eurostat Comext DS-045409, EU27 extra-EU imports, monthly: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/api/comext/dissemination/statistics/1.0/data/DS-045409?format=JSON&freq=M&reporter=EU27_2020&partner=EXT_EU27_2020&flow=1&indicators=VALUE_IN_EUROS&indicators=QUANTITY_IN_100KG&product=271312&sinceTimePeriod=2025-07
- ECB euro reference rate, monthly average (EXR/M.USD.EUR.SP00.A): https://data-api.ecb.europa.eu/service/data/EXR/M.USD.EUR.SP00.A?format=csvdata&startPeriod=2025-07&endPeriod=2026-10
Substitutes & Alternatives
| Substitute | Replacement Scenario / How It Substitutes |
|---|---|
| Coal Tar Pitch Coke (Pitch Coke) | Derived from coal tar pitch calcination, pitch coke can substitute for CPC in carbon anode manufacturing for aluminum smelting when petroleum coke supply is constrained or when lower metal impurity levels are required. It typically has lower sulfur but higher ash than CPC; blending with CPC is common to meet anode specifications. |
| Synthetic Graphite Scrap / Electrode Scrap | Recycled graphite electrode scrap from EAF steelmaking is used as a recarburizer substitute for CPC. It offers very high carbon purity and low sulfur. Substitution is straightforward in foundry and steelmaking applications; availability is limited and price is variable depending on EAF industry activity. |
Related PetroApex Market Pages
- Petroleum Coke — the green coke feedstock that is calcined into CPC.
- Petroleum Coke Powder — the milled form of calcined coke used in recarburising.
- Ethylene Tar — an alternative coker feedstock in the same refinery carbon chain.
- Petroleum Coke Trade Data 2020-2024: Green vs Calcined Unit Values — cross-checks green versus calcined petroleum coke unit values from the same public dataset.
- Silicon Carbide
Regulatory Status
| Region | Regulation / Policy Name | Issuing Authority | Year (enacted or latest revision) | Key Requirement / Threshold | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | GHG Reporting Program, Subpart EE | US EPA | 2010 (revised) | Monthly reporting of calcined petroleum coke consumption (tons) for facilities consuming >500 tons/year; no emission standard or MACT for calcining operations | https://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/subpart-ee-information-sheet |
| US | Titanium Dioxide Production, Primary Aluminum NESHAP (reference to calcined petroleum coke use) | US EPA | 2008 (revised) | Use of calcined petroleum coke as raw material in TiO2 production and primary aluminum smelting; no specific emission threshold for CPC | https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPURL.cgi?Dockey=P100AHOY.TXT |
| EU | REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex V | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) | 1907/2006 (ongoing exemption) | Exempt from registration requirements (Annex V, Paragraph X); no hazard classification or labeling required under CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 | https://sds.chemtel.net/docs/Asbury%20Carbons%20Inc-0001931/Site%20SDS/SDS%20Calcined%20Petroleum%20Coke%20-%20EU%20English.pdf |
| Global / US | GHS Classification under CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and equivalent US OSHA | US EPA / ECHA | 2008 (ongoing) | Not classified as hazardous substance; no label elements required; no classification under any hazard class | https://sds.chemtel.net/docs/Asbury%20Carbons%20Inc-0001931/Site%20SDS/SDS%20Calcined%20Petroleum%20Coke%20-%20EU%20English.pdf |
Key Influence Events
CPC is primarily used as a carbon anode material in the Hall-Héroult electrolytic process for primary aluminum smelting, and also finds application as a recarburizer in steel and iron foundries, in the manufacture of titanium dioxide, and in the production of graphite electrodes.
Top Countries Production Capacity
Production Process of Calcined Petroleum Coke Market Analysis: Price Trend, Trade Data and Anode-Grade Demand
CPC is primarily used as a carbon anode material in the Hall-Héroult electrolytic process for primary aluminum smelting, and also finds application as a recarburizer in steel and iron foundries, in the manufacture of titanium dioxide, and in the production of graphite electrodes.
Specs & Grades
| Property | Typical Value / Range | Unit | Grade / Application |
|---|
Data Sources
Price and volume figures are derived from the directly verified public sources below. The customs unit values are USD/ton; they are not subscription price assessments. Numeric assay rows were removed because no public product-grade source is cited for them - confirm grade-level specifications with the supplier. Every monthly endpoint used for the series on this page is listed below, together with the HS classification reference.
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202508&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202509&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202510&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202511&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202512&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202601&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202602&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202603&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202604&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202605&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202606&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202607&cmdCode=271312&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/files/v1/app/reference/HS.json
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