SunCoke Energy, Inc. is a significant player in the coke production sector, with operations divided into three segments: Domestic Coke, Brazil Coke, and Logistics. As an independent producer, the company has carved out a substantial portion of the market, particularly in the Americas where it stands as the largest independent producer of high-quality coke by volume. Coke is a fundamental ingredient in the blast furnace production of steel. SunCoke Energy has an annual cokemaking capacity of ~5.9 million tons, with ~4.2 million tons of this capacity based in the U.S., which accounts for about 25% of the U.S. and Canadian markets. The company operates facilities in various states, including Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Virginia, and also has international operations in Brazil.
