Carbon Black Price Index

December 2, 2025, 9:49 AM

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Highlights at a glance

The Carbon Black Index stood at 5861 on December 1st, unchanged from the previous day, as per TuDuoDuo data. Coal tar prices remained firm—ranging from 3,350 to 3,450 yuan/ton across Shandong, Shanxi, and Hebei—supporting carbon black production costs, though upward momentum is limited. Carbon black plant operating rates show a slight decline nationally, with northern China running at high capacity while southern operations remain subdued. On the demand side, weak tire market performance continues: semi-steel tire producers face order shortages and unplanned shutdowns, while all-steel tire manufacturers show partial recovery but still schedule maintenance. Overall, tire industry supply remains soft. With cost pressures sustaining high price levels, buyers are pushing for discounts and negotiations dominate the market. To clear inventory, some producers may offer concessions. In the near term, price increases are expected to be minimal amid ongoing buyer resistance and cautious sentiment.

01 Carbon Black Index

According to data from TuDuoDuo, the carbon black price index was 5861 on December 1st, 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 3450 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 3350 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 3360 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market is consolidating and is expected to remain firm at high levels in the short term, although the upside potential is limited.

2. Carbon Black Supply: Carbon black plant operating rates have declined slightly. Plants in northern China are operating at high levels, while the southern market remains at low levels. Overall, the operating rate of carbon black plants is showing a slight downward trend.

3. Downstream Demand: Some semi-steel tire manufacturers are facing short-term maintenance plans due to insufficient orders, and a few have unexpectedly suspended production, dragging down the operating rate of semi-steel tire companies. All-steel tire manufacturers have mostly resumed regular production, and their operating rates have recovered somewhat, but some still have planned maintenance in the near future. Overall, the supply side of the tire industry is weak.

04. Market Outlook

Currently, the carbon black market is under pressure from cost factors, with most offers at high levels. Downstream buyers are mostly negotiating lower prices, and the market is in a state of negotiation. However, considering inventory issues, carbon black plants may offer discounts to move inventory. In the short term, high-level negotiations in the carbon black market will be limited, and the market price increase will narrow.

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