Carbon Black Market Price Analysis(May 13, 2025)
01 Carbon Black Index
According to data from TDD, the carbon black price index on May 13 was 6177.5, unchanged from the previous trading day.
02 Carbon Black Market Price
Today, the carbon black market prices remain stable. As of now, the prices for mainstream N330 products in the carbon black market are: 6100 RMB/ton in Shandong; 6000 RMB/ton in Shanxi; 6300 RMB/ton in Hebei; 6500 RMB/ton in Guangzhou; and 6200 RMB/ton in Zhejiang. Prices in various regions are generally stable.
03 Carbon Black Market Analysis
1、Upstream Raw Materials: The price of coal tar in Shandong region is 3150 yuan/ton; in Shanxi region, the price is 3150 yuan/ton; in Hebei region, the price is 3150 yuan/ton.
The domestic high-temperature coal tar market is in a cautious wait-and-see stance, and the supply side is expected to remain relatively loose in the near term, with little increase on the demand side. The price of coal tar continues to show a dilemma of rising and falling.
2、Carbon black supply: The operating rate in the carbon black market is low, with some companies facing inventory pressure and still having a need to reduce stocks.
3、Downstream demand: Driven by news, the prices of natural rubber and synthetic rubber have risen, providing support on the raw material cost front. There has been no significant improvement in market demand, pricing policies remain unchanged, and the market demand is slow.
Most brands continue to adopt a wait-and-see attitude, with the tire expo approaching, there is unlikely to be significant short-term price fluctuations, and the market continues to focus mainly on essential purchases.
04 Future Market Forecast
As of now, the carbon black market prices remain stable, while the domestic high-temperature coal tar market is experiencing a stalemate with price fluctuations. However, positive macro news has somewhat boosted market sentiment.
In the short term, coal tar prices are expected to remain stable, with limited support from costs. Downstream tire companies are gradually resuming operations, but their enthusiasm for receiving orders is not high.
Both upstream and downstream sectors have a demand for inventory reduction, and the rebound potential for the carbon black market is limited. Market participants are in a wait-and-see mood, anticipating new order transactions. Today's market atmosphere is calm, with prices largely remaining stable.
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