Carbon Black Market Report: Price Index Rises

January 12, 2026, 2:44 PM

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Highlights at a glance

The carbon black market shows dynamic changes as of January 9th, with the price index rising to 6250, marking a 45-point increase from the previous trading day. Upstream raw material coal tar prices continue an upward trend across major Chinese production regions like Shandong, Shanxi, and Hebei, intensifying cost pressures. Carbon black supply is tightening as operating rates decline slightly, especially among smaller factories facing losses, though large northern plants maintain high output for heating supply tasks. Downstream demand is gradually recovering post-holiday, with most enterprises resuming production and order performance providing some market support. However, current transactions remain cautious, focused on small immediate needs. Short-term market outlook suggests continued cost-driven price pressure, with new order negotiations likely to see further increases. This report provides essential insights for global chemical buyers and suppliers navigating current carbon black market conditions.

01 Carbon Black Index

According to data from TuDuoDuo, the carbon black price index was 6250 on January 9th, an increase of 45 from 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 showed an upward trend, and the situation of tight supply and rising prices is expected to continue.

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

3. Downstream Demand: Most enterprises have resumed production as planned, and equipment production is gradually returning to normal levels. Overall order performance this month is acceptable, providing some support for recent production and supply. Some enterprises are gradually releasing their pricing policies for the month to boost shipments. Recently, due to market uncertainty, shipments have been generally weak. As enterprises gradually release their policies, shipments are expected to improve.

04. Market Outlook

As of now, the bidding price for raw material coal tar continues to rise, increasing cost pressure. Although market quotations have followed suit with significant increases, downstream operators have limited acceptance capacity, with transactions limited to small, immediate needs. Prices are mostly at low levels, and there is still room for price increases in new order negotiations in the short term.

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