Carbon Black Market Analysis (March 17)
01 Carbon Black Index
According to data from TuDuoDuo, the carbon black price index was 8004 on March 17th, remaining stable compared to the previous trading day.
02 Carbon Black Market Price
03 Analysis of Factors Affecting the Carbon Black Market
1. Upstream Raw Materials: Coal tar prices in Shandong were 4430 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 4410 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 4450 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market is consolidating at high levels, but without new positive catalysts, further price increases lack significant momentum.
2. Carbon Black Supply: The operating rates of sample carbon black companies are gradually increasing, with some small and medium-sized enterprises resuming production, and large factories operating normally, leading to an increase in the market's operating rate.
3. Downstream Demand: It is understood that most all-steel tire manufacturers are maintaining stable production, with some companies moderately increasing daily output to make up for order shortfalls before price increases. As of now, some companies scheduled to adjust prices on March 16th have officially implemented the price increase policy.
Some companies have received advance payments, and their order books are generally full before the price increase. Other companies have restricted product supply. Overall, the pace of price increases varies among companies, with most adjusting flexibly based on their own profit levels and order situations.
04 Market Outlook
As of now, no new orders for raw material coal tar have been released, and prices are likely to remain high. Driven by costs, there is no expectation of a decline in new orders for carbon black, with negotiations mostly remaining at high levels. Downstream operators show significant resistance, and market enthusiasm for accepting goods is generally low. Most are waiting for new orders to be released, resulting in a stalemate in actual transactions. Prices are expected to remain high in the short term.
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