Carbon Black Market Report (April 7)

April 8, 2026, 9:47 AM

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Highlights at a glance

This report provides a concise analysis of the carbon black market as of early April. The carbon black price index remained stable at 7599.5. Key factors influencing the market include: upstream coal tar prices holding steady around 4300 yuan/ton in major regions, though market sentiment remains uncertain; a slight decline in carbon black operating rates due to maintenance at plants in Shanxi, North, and East China; and mixed downstream demand from the tire industry, where some all-steel tire producers reduced operations while others maintained stable schedules due to order backlogs. The market outlook indicates high production costs are sustaining carbon black prices, while downstream buyers remain cautious, focusing on essential purchases. New order negotiations are ongoing with prices expected to remain stable. This analysis is essential for chemical buyers, tire manufacturers, and industry stakeholders monitoring carbon black supply chains and cost trends.

01 Carbon Black Index

According to data from TuDuoDuo, the carbon black price index was 7599.5 on April 7th, 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 4300 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 4200 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 4300 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market remained stable, with market sentiment continuing to fluctuate. The coal tar market still needs further clarification regarding market sentiment.

2. Carbon Black Supply: The operating rate of sample enterprises in the domestic carbon black market declined slightly. Some enterprises in Shanxi underwent maintenance, and some enterprises in North and East China conducted rotational maintenance, resulting in a slight decline in the overall operating rate.

3. Downstream Demand: It is understood that due to geopolitical factors and high cost pressures, some semi-steel tire enterprises underwent maintenance, and some all-steel tire enterprises slightly reduced their operating rates, dragging down the overall operating rate at the beginning of the month. However, many tire manufacturers are still experiencing shortages, and production schedules remain relatively stable, supporting the overall operating rate, which is expected to fluctuate slightly.

04 Market Outlook

Currently, the high cost of raw material coal tar has led to persistently high quoted prices from carbon black manufacturers. Downstream tire manufacturers are not showing strong willingness to purchase, focusing primarily on essential needs. Some large manufacturers are currently negotiating new orders, with the atmosphere intensifying but new order prices remaining relatively stable.

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