China
Some consumers restocked graphite flake ahead of winter because the weather is likely to limit graphite mining activities in northern China, which is a production hub.
Buyers were able, however, to source material that is available in the market without driving up flake prices.
Europe
Buyers have driven down prices of amorphous graphite following soft demand from the refractories sector.
The price range of amorphous graphite in China narrowed downward earlier in the month, which would also suggest lower priced material was available in the market.
The price of -100 mesh 94% C material ticked downward in response to a slow weakening in demand from the steel industry.
