Carbon black: Cost support sustains price stability
01 Carbon Black Index
According to data from TuDuoDuo, the carbon black price index was 7329.5 on July 1st, remaining stable compared to the previous trading day.
02 Carbon Black Market Prices
03 Analysis of the Impact on the Carbon Black Market
1. Upstream Raw Materials: Coal tar prices in Shandong were 4000 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 4230 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 4030 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market remains largely in a wait-and-see mode, with some regions experiencing tight supply and demand. Therefore, the coal tar market may still see price increases in the short term.
2. Carbon Black Supply: The operating rate of sample enterprises in the domestic carbon black market has increased slightly. A large factory in East China and some smaller factories are under maintenance, while some large factories are adjusting production lines. The market operating rate has not fluctuated significantly recently.
3. Downstream Demand: It is understood that some tire companies are experiencing short-term maintenance due to raw material supply issues, while most other companies are maintaining stable operations. Shipments at the end of the month were generally weak, with varying overall shipment volumes throughout the month. Most companies experienced slow sales in the domestic market. While export sales provided some support, overall sales pressure remained, and some companies still had maintenance schedules scheduled for the beginning of the following month.
04 Market Outlook
As of now, some of the tender prices for raw material coal tar have been released, and the increase appears limited, weakening cost support. Downstream tire procurement has largely concluded, and transaction prices were relatively low. Therefore, after the price increase of carbon black, downstream purchasing power is generally weak, resulting in relatively weak actual transactions. It is expected that new orders will maintain a firm price stance.
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