Metallurgical Coke Market Update 2026 | India Anti-Dumping Ruling, Port Price Trend & Supply Chain O

Global coke markets continue facing dual pressure from shifting trade policies and freight volatility. We share the latest industry updates for steel mills, ferroalloy plants and global raw material purchasers focusing on metallurgical coke, semi coke & carbon materials.

1. China Port Coke Market Trend (End July)

Coke spot prices at major ports remain weak recently. Domestic trading inquiries are stable but buyers hold cautious sentiment amid fluctuating futures. Overseas purchasing interest stays muted, while export offers maintain steady range, constrained by domestic raw material costs.

Market participants keep tracking downstream steel mill profitability, coking coal cost changes and futures sentiment, which will further guide port coke pricing movement.

2. Key Trade Policy Update: India Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty

On 27 July 2026, India issued a final anti-dumping verdict targeting low-ash metallurgical coke (Ash＜18%) imported from six nations, valid for 5 years.

Country-specific fixed tariffs (USD/MT):

✅ Japan:42.95 | Indonesia:67.50 | Australia:71.16 | Russia:84.16 | Colombia:118.55 | China:128.83

Crucially, three product categories are exempted from ADD:

▪ Ultra-low phosphorus met coke (P ≤0.030%)

▪ Semi coke

▪ Specified size met coke (20–40mm)

Notably, tariffs apply even if cargo transits via third countries. With the highest duty among all listed nations, conventional low ash Chinese metallurgical coke loses price competitiveness for Indian buyers.

3. India Import Pattern Transformation

India’s domestic steel and pig iron output pushes overall coke demand higher. Its metallurgical coke imports jumped 44% YoY in H1 2026 to 2.9 million MT, while local coke production only grew 6%, unable to satisfy domestic industrial demand.

Indonesia has rapidly expanded exports to India and become the dominant supplier, taking market share from other origins. Under the five-year anti-dumping framework, Indian steelmakers will accelerate diversifying global sourcing channels.

4. Supply Chain Tips for Global Buyers

Geopolitical tensions in Middle East continue disrupting shipping routes across Indo-Pacific. Irregular vessel suspension pushes ocean freight upward, creating extra cost risks for bulk coke shipments.

For buyers sourcing semi coke, nut coke 20-40mm, low-phosphorus metallurgical coke for ferroalloy, calcium carbide and steelmaking:

We can supply exempt-grade specifications eligible under India’s current regulation. Reach out to us for latest technical datasheets and flexible export solutions.

💬 What’s your biggest challenge for coke procurement in the second half of 2026? Cost pressure, trade barriers or shipping instability? Welcome to exchange insights in the comment section.

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