Carbon Black Price Aug 15th
01 Carbon Black Index
According to Tuduoduo data, the carbon black price index on August 15th was 6345, up 54 points from the previous trading day.
02 Carbon Black Market Price
Today, carbon black market prices showed a narrow upward trend in some regions. As of now, the price of mainstream N330 carbon black product is 6350 yuan/ton in Shandong; 6050 yuan/ton in Shanxi; 6450 yuan/ton in Hebei; 6600 yuan/ton in Guangzhou; and 6450 yuan/ton in Zhejiang. In some regions, prices have increased by 50-150 yuan/ton.
03 Carbon Black Market Impact Analysis
1. Upstream Raw Materials: Coal tar prices are 3660 yuan/ton in Shandong; 3700 yuan/ton in Shanxi; and 3660 yuan/ton in Hebei. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market continues to rise, and some downstream factories are enthusiastically purchasing, driving the market upward.
2. Carbon Black Supply: Carbon black plant operating rates have increased slightly, with some major plants in key production areas operating at high levels. Meanwhile, maintenance at some factories in Shanxi Province has impacted shipments. Overall, carbon black market operating rates have increased slightly.
3. Downstream Demand: Prices of key raw materials such as natural rubber and synthetic rubber have fluctuated, but tire raw material costs remain supportive. Some semi-steel tire manufacturers have introduced special pricing for sizes, which has slightly boosted market shipments, with others following suit. Most full-steel tire manufacturers maintain stable pricing policies, with some companies offering promotional policies for select sizes. Overall, policy remains largely stable, though the possibility of individual companies adjusting promotional sizes cannot be ruled out.
Market Forecast for April
Currently, downstream demand is primarily driven by immediate demand, with low actual transaction volume. However, the raw material market has shown a moderate upward trend, which is conducive to new orders holding prices. The carbon black market is currently experiencing significant losses, and manufacturers are strongly willing to push for price increases. Actual orders are expected to follow suit.
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