Carbon Black Market Analysis (April 15)
Carbon black adopts a "laissez-faire" approach.
Carbon Black Index
According to data from TuDuoDuo, the carbon black price index was 7584.5 on April 14th, remaining stable compared to the previous trading day.
Carbon Black Market Prices
Carbon Black Market Impact Analysis
1. Upstream Raw Materials: Coal tar prices in Shandong were 4300 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 4220 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 4270 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market is experiencing a stalemate between bullish and bearish sentiment, continuing its trend of being more prone to declines than increases.
2. Carbon Black Supply: The operating rate of sample enterprises in the domestic carbon black market increased slightly. Some enterprises in North and East China underwent rotational maintenance, while some large factories increased their operating load, resulting in a slight increase in the overall operating rate in the market.
3. Downstream Demand: It is understood that most enterprises' facilities are currently operating stably. All-steel tire manufacturers that underwent maintenance last week have not yet restarted, which continues to have a certain negative impact on the operating rate of all-steel tire manufacturers. The implementation of pricing policies by various enterprises is currently showing significant divergence. Those that have implemented price increases have seen a slight slowdown in shipments, while those that haven't are experiencing more severe shortages. Overall, the shortage in the all-steel tire industry persists.
Market Outlook
As of now, the raw material market is likely to show a stable to slightly weak trend. New orders in the carbon black market are stable, with a steady trading atmosphere. Downstream purchases are gradually being completed, coupled with expectations of a decline in carbon black operating rates, leading to reduced supply. The market is experiencing a mixed bag of positive and negative factors, and new orders are likely to remain stable with a wait-and-see approach.
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