Carbon Black Price Rises (March 2)

March 3, 2026, 10:05 AM

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Highlights at a glance

The carbon black market shows significant upward momentum as of early March 2024, with the price index reaching 6981.5 — a notable increase of 235.75 points from the previous trading day. This rise is driven by multiple factors: upstream coal tar raw material prices remain firm at high levels (3865 yuan/ton in Shandong), offering strong cost support. On the supply side, operating rates at carbon black plants are gradually recovering post-Spring Festival, though some smaller factories have not fully resumed. Downstream, most tire manufacturers have returned to production, with concentrated post-holiday sales helping reduce inventory. New order intake is growing as industries resume operations. With coal tar prices still having room to rise and downstream demand recovering, market expectations lean toward further price increases, and transaction prices are gradually following the upward trend. This report provides a clear snapshot of current market dynamics, key influencing factors, and a short-term outlook for carbon black pricing and supply-demand balance.

01 Carbon Black Index
According to data from TuDuoDuo, the carbon black price index was 6981.5 on March 2nd, an increase of 235.75 from the previous trading day.

02 Carbon Black Market Price

03 Analysis of Factors Affecting the Carbon Black Market

1. Upstream Raw Materials: Coal tar prices in Shandong were 3865 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 3790 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 3805 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market remained firm at high levels, and with favorable factors dominating, there is still some room for further upward movement.

2. Carbon Black Supply: The operating rates of sample carbon black enterprises are gradually increasing. Some enterprises that had reduced production lines after the holiday have gradually resumed normal operations. During the Spring Festival, the focus was mainly on fulfilling orders. Smaller factories have not yet returned to normal operations. Overall, the market operating rate is rising.

3. Downstream Demand: It is understood that most tire manufacturers have largely resumed production and supply, ensuring regular product supply. Companies, in conjunction with distributors, held dealer order meetings to boost shipments. Overall, shipments were satisfactory. Post-holiday domestic and international sales were relatively concentrated, which helped companies reduce inventory. However, some companies are still in the recovery phase, leading to concentrated shipments and shortages of certain specifications.

04. Market Outlook

Currently, domestic carbon black market quotations have risen significantly. The coal tar market, supported by favorable factors, still has room for further increases. Cost support is relatively strong. With downstream industries resuming production, new order demand has increased, leading to expectations of further price increases in the market. Actual transaction prices have gradually followed suit.

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