Carbon Black Market Report (January 12)

January 13, 2026, 10:28 AM

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Highlights at a glance

This report provides a concise analysis of the current carbon black market as of January 12. The carbon black price index remains stable at 6250. Key factors influencing the market include: upstream coal tar prices showing stability with an upward trend expectation in Shandong, Shanxi, and Hebei regions; carbon black supply experiencing a slight decline in operating rates, with variations between large northern plants and smaller, loss-making operations; and downstream tire industry demand showing poor sales performance, slow inventory reduction, and persistent sales pressure despite post-holiday production recovery. The market outlook suggests short-term price increase potential due to cost support from coal tar, although actual transactions favor lower prices. This analysis is valuable for chemical industry buyers, suppliers, and stakeholders monitoring carbon black and related chemical market dynamics.

01 Carbon Black Index
According to data from TuDuoDuo, the carbon black price index was 6250 on January 12th, 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 3680 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 3400 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 3660 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market is currently stable, but with the continued positive effects, it is expected to maintain an upward trend.

2. Carbon Black Supply: The operating rate of carbon black enterprises has declined slightly. Some enterprises in Shandong and Shanxi have seen a decrease in operating rates, but large factories in northern regions such as Shandong and Shanxi are operating at higher rates due to heating and gas supply tasks. Some smaller factories are operating at low rates and incurring losses. Meanwhile, southern regions have maintained low operating rates for an extended period. Overall, the operating rate of carbon black enterprises has declined.

3. Downstream Demand: Most companies that underwent maintenance during the New Year's Day holiday have resumed production at normal levels. A few companies are still in the recovery phase, and output is expected to gradually increase in the near future, providing some support to the tire supply. However, overall sales performance is poor, inventory reduction remains slow, and sales pressure persists.

04. Market Outlook

Currently, the raw material coal tar market still has expectations of price increases, supporting market negotiations. However, actual transactions in the carbon black market are skewed towards lower prices, with limited transactions at higher levels. Tire orders from previous orders are still being fulfilled. Supported by costs, the carbon black market still has some room for price increases in the short term.

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