Carbon Black Market Analysis (January 13)

January 14, 2026, 9:59 AM

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Highlights at a glance

The carbon black price index remained stable at 6250 on January 13. Upstream coal tar prices show regional variations in Shandong, Shanxi, and Hebei, with tight supply-demand conditions. Carbon black plant operating rates declined slightly, influenced by regional factors: northern large plants maintain high rates for heating/gas supply, while southern and smaller plants operate at lower, loss-incurring rates. Downstream tire industry demand is mixed—semi-steel tire manufacturers see export-driven capacity growth, while all-steel tire producers face inventory pressures. Market outlook suggests potential raw material cost increases may support prices, but new order negotiations remain subdued with low transaction volumes. TDD-Global connects global buyers with verified Chinese chemical suppliers for transparent transactions and tailored procurement solutions.

01 Carbon Black Index
According to data from TuDuoDuo, the carbon black price index was 6250 on January 13th, 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 3680 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 3400 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 3660 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market remained quiet with few transactions, but the tight supply and demand situation continued.

2. Carbon Black Supply: Carbon black plant operating rates declined slightly. Some plants in Shandong and Shanxi saw reduced operating rates, but large plants in northern regions like Shandong and Shanxi maintained high operating rates due to heating and gas supply tasks. Some smaller plants operated at low rates and incurred losses. Meanwhile, southern regions maintained low operating rates for an extended period. Overall, the operating rate of carbon black plants declined.

3. Downstream Demand: Tire companies' production schedules varied, with adjustments made flexibly based on their own inventory and order status. Some semi-steel tire manufacturers experienced a surge in export orders, leading to a significant increase in capacity utilization. However, some sample all-steel tire manufacturers faced inventory pressure, limiting capacity utilization and resulting in continued overall sales pressure.

04 Market Outlook

Currently, raw material prices are expected to rise, supporting market sentiment from a cost perspective. New order negotiations in the carbon black market are subdued, with a strong wait-and-see attitude among traders at the beginning of the week. Actual transaction volume is generally low, and the market faces significant operational pressure. There is an expectation of continued price support for new orders.

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