Carbon Black Market Aug 19
01 Carbon Black Index
According to Tuduoduo data, the carbon black price index on August 19th was 6345, stable compared to the previous trading day.
02 Carbon Black Market Price
Today's carbon black market price remained generally stable. As of now, the price of mainstream N330 carbon black products is 6350 yuan/ton in Shandong; 6050 yuan/ton in Shanxi; 6450 yuan/ton in Hebei; 6600 yuan/ton in Guangzhou; and 6450 yuan/ton in Zhejiang.
03 Carbon Black Market Impact Analysis
1. Upstream Raw Materials: Coal tar prices are 3660 yuan/ton in Shandong; 3700 yuan/ton in Shanxi; and 3660 yuan/ton in Hebei. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market is currently on the sidelines. The tight supply and demand situation for high-temperature coal tar is expected to intensify, and the market is expected to remain relatively strong in the short term.
2. Carbon Black Supply: Carbon black plant operating rates have increased slightly, with some major plants in key production areas operating at high levels. Meanwhile, maintenance at some factories in Shanxi Province has impacted shipments. Overall, carbon black market operating rates have seen a slight increase.
3. Downstream Demand: Most plants have maintained stable operating rates. Some plants that resumed maintenance last week have seen their production facilities operating at high levels. Currently, plant shipments are primarily focused on foreign trade. Furthermore, some semi-steel tire manufacturers are offering special promotions, which have slightly boosted overall shipments. Some semi-steel tire manufacturers are experiencing stock shortages of certain specifications.
Market Forecast for April
As of now, the tight supply and demand situation for high-temperature coal tar is expected to intensify. The market is expected to remain relatively strong in the short term. Downstream tire manufacturers are primarily receiving orders based on immediate demand, and actual order increases have yet to materialize.
Coking plant production restrictions remain in place this week, supporting costs, and new orders are expected to follow suit. However, market activity remains calm, with traders focusing on new orders in the raw material market for guidance.
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