Carbon Black Market Analysis (December 10)
01 Carbon Black Index
According to data from TuDuoDuo, the carbon black price index was 5967.5 on December 10th, remaining stable compared to the previous trading day.
02 Carbon Black Market Price
03 Analysis of the Impact on the Carbon Black Market
1. Upstream Raw Materials: Coal tar prices in Shandong were 3460 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 3400 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 3410 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market is transitioning steadily, but the risk of a short-term market downturn is increasing, and there is a possibility of price easing at high levels.
2. Carbon Black Supply: Carbon black plant operating rates have increased slightly. In northern regions, carbon black plants are operating at high rates due to supply guarantees, with some plants undergoing rotating maintenance. However, in southern regions, carbon black plant operating rates are mostly low due to losses. Overall, the operating rate of carbon black plants is showing a slight downward trend.
3. Downstream Demand: All-steel tire manufacturers that underwent maintenance last week have resumed operations as planned. During the maintenance period, overall shipments were slow, inventory reduction capacity was insufficient, and overall inventory was relatively abundant, with some specifications experiencing shortages. Overall, all-steel tire production is expected to recover, but the overall shipment pace has not shown significant improvement.
04. Market Outlook
As of now, no new orders for raw material coal tar have been released, limiting the cost-side guidance. Downstream tire market demand is weak, and procurement focus is low. With cost pressures, manufacturers are mostly negotiating prices, resulting in significant negotiation pressure in the market. New orders in the market remain stable.
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