Graphite electrodes are used in the EAF route of steelmaking. Global steel demand has been negatively impacted by a weakening global economy. World Steel Association (WSA) forecasts global steel demand will reach 1735 million tonnes (MT) in CY19, a modest increase of 1.3% and 1752 MT in CY20, an increase of 1.0% over 2019. In the current muted demand scenario, excess production of graphite electrodes in China due to relatively slow ramp up of EAF capacities has led to cheaper graphite electrode exports to other countries (from China). Against the backdrop of removal of...