Argus Petroleum Coke Outlook
Overview
Argus Petroleum Coke Outlook is a monthly forecast service covering global petroleum coke markets. It delivers price forecasts for fuel-grade and anode-grade petcoke, together with detailed supply and demand analysis, refining economics, and trade flow data across key markets including the US, India, China, Europe, Middle East and Latin America.
At a glance
- Monthly price forecasts for fuel-grade and anode-grade petcoke.
- Identify supply trends and trade flows across global markets.
- Demand analysis for aluminium, battery, cement, power and steel markets.
- Plan procurement and manage price risk with forward-looking forecasts.
- Refining economics and intelligence on petcoke production.
- Regional coverage spanning the US, India, China, Europe, Middle East and Latin America.
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Key features
Price forecasts
Monthly, quarterly and annual price forecasts for fuel-grade and anode-grade petroleum coke, covering fob USGC, fob USWC, cfr China, cfr India, cfr Turkey and more.
Supply and demand analysis
Detailed monthly analysis of petroleum coke supply and demand fundamentals, with focus on key producing and consuming regions including the US, India and China.
Trade flow intelligence
Import and export data tracking trade flows between all major market participants, supporting visibility into shifting regional supply dynamics and emerging arbitrage opportunities.
Refining economics
Market intelligence on the refining economics that drive petroleum coke output, including crude slate changes, refinery utilisation rates and scheduled maintenance.
End-use market coverage
Forward-looking demand analysis covering aluminium, battery, cement, power generation and steel production, assessing how sector trends influence petcoke pricing and availability.
Near- and long-term outlook
Near-term outlook and 24-month forward view of market conditions, enabling subscribers to anticipate price direction and plan procurement strategies with confidence.
Who uses this service
Fuel buyers
- Anticipate regional price movements using monthly forward price forecasts.
- Track supply trends and trade flows to inform procurement strategies.
- Manage exposure to price risk with forward visibility across key markets.
Refiners
- Assess forward coke demand and pricing to optimise production.
- Monitor refining economics and market conditions affecting petcoke margins.
- Align output mix decisions with projected regional market movements.
Traders
- Identify arbitrage opportunities using price forecasts and trade flow data.
- Track supply trends across key origins to manage market exposure.
- Align trading positions with expected regional price movements.
Aluminium, calciner and battery industry buyers
- Access forward price benchmarks for anode-grade coke procurement planning.
- Monitor anode-grade availability across global markets.
- Reduce feedstock cost volatility with advance visibility of price direction.