What it is
Hard, porous carbon made by baking coking coal; fuel and reducing agent in blast furnaces, cupolas and ferro-alloy furnaces.
Low-ash met coke (BF grade)Foundry coke (large size)Nut cokeCoke breeze / fines
Where imports come from
Moderate: 3,972,082 t of coke was imported in 2023-24.
Rules before you buy or sell
- Coke ovens need environmental clearance and consent from the state pollution control board.
- Check the current import and export policy for your exact 8-digit HS code in the DGFT ITC(HS) schedules.
Storage and handling
Store covered and dry; wet coke lowers furnace efficiency.
Businesses that use it
High Duty Iron Castings (Foundry) →Malleable Iron Castings (Pipe Fittings and Auto Parts) →Cast Iron Brake Drums (Small Foundry) →Steel Castings (Induction Furnace Foundry) →