Carbon Black Market, September 15th
01 Carbon Black Index
According to Tuduoduo data, the carbon black price index on September 15th was 6426, stable compared to the previous trading day.
02 Carbon Black Market Price
Today's carbon black market price remained stable. As of now, the mainstream price of N330 carbon black product is 6400 yuan/ton in Shandong; 6200 yuan/ton in Shanxi; 6600 yuan/ton in Hebei; 6600 yuan/ton in Guangzhou; and 6400 yuan/ton in Zhejiang.
03 Carbon Black Market Impact Analysis
1. Upstream Raw Materials: Coal tar prices in Shandong are 3500 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 3470 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 3520 yuan/ton. Although the domestic high-temperature coal tar market continues to rise, the increase is relatively limited.
2. Carbon Black Supply: Carbon black companies are seeing an increase in operating rates. Factories in Shanxi Province that were previously undergoing maintenance have resumed operations, while some production lines in Shandong Province have not yet resumed maintenance. Some companies in Northwest China are still undergoing maintenance and are expected to resume operations after the holiday. Consequently, the operating rate of the on-site carbon black market has increased.
3. Downstream Demand: Overall, companies are performing well. Some companies have slightly increased their production schedules compared to the previous period to build up inventory and meet supply. The resumption of production is better than expected, while overall shipments are generally average. Inventories at some companies have still seen a slight increase, but the overall increase is not significant.
Market Forecast for April
So far, the market price of raw material coal tar has risen narrowly, with limited cost pressure. Trading volume at high prices is average. However, expectations of a near-term increase in the raw material market persist. Some downstream companies are replenishing inventory based on demand, but this is mostly at a high level. Trading is focused on the low end of the market. New order pricing in the downstream tire market is still under negotiation. In the short term, new order negotiations in the domestic carbon black market are stable.
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