(Yicai Global) Oct. 18 -- Coke futures fell sharply on Wednesday after a slump yesterday.

For-delivery next January coke futures slumped 3.48 percent to CNY1775.5 per ton at the closing bell and tumbled 5.31 percent yesterday.

The main future contract for coking coal fell 0.43 percent to CNY1160.5 per ton, and it plummeted 2.27 percent yesterday.

Most nonferrous metals closed down, while chemical products saw a rise.