Carbon Black Market Oct 15th Update

October 16, 2025, 11:52 AM

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Highlights at a glance

The carbon black market remained stable on October 15, with the Tuduoduo price index at 6,173.5. Raw material coal tar prices showed regional variations but overall weakness due to increasing negative factors, particularly in Shandong, Shanxi, and Hebei. High-temperature coal tar markets struggled to gain momentum. Carbon black production rates rose slightly as a major Shandong plant resumed operations, though some firms plan maintenance post-holiday. Downstream demand remains soft, with limited new orders and slower domestic and export sales, leading to inventory buildup. Price hikes by some producers have dampened shipment volumes. With weak raw material tenders affecting sentiment and tire sector demand低迷, market outlook is bearish in the short term, expecting prices to remain low.

01 Carbon Black Index

According to Tuduoduo data, the carbon black price index on October 15th was 6173.5, stable compared to the previous trading day.

02 Carbon Black Market Price

03 Carbon Black Market Impact Analysis

1. Upstream Raw Materials: Coal tar prices in Shandong are 3,430 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 3,410 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 3,455 yuan/ton. The high-temperature coal tar market is weak, and negative factors within the coal tar market are increasing, making it difficult for the market to rally.

2. Carbon Black Supply: Carbon black companies are operating at higher rates. A major plant in Shandong is gradually resuming operations, while companies in other regions are operating at lower rates. The resumption of operations by some companies has led to an increase in carbon black operating rates during the week. Some companies plan to conduct maintenance during or after the holiday, so they are not shutting down equipment for the time being.

3. Downstream Demand: Currently, most companies are still in a phase of flexible production control. Overall new orders are limited, market demand is insufficient, and the pace of domestic and foreign sales has fallen short of expectations, resulting in continued sales pressure. It is reported that after some companies raised prices, shipments have slowed, allowing for inventory replenishment.

04 Market Forecast

Currently, the failure of the raw material coal tar tender has negatively impacted market sentiment, and the raw material market may remain weak. The downstream tire market is experiencing low delivery prices, increasing trading pressure on the market. In the short term, the carbon black market is expected to be bearish, with prices generally remaining at a low level.

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