Carbon black: Prices have started to fall (June 17)

June 18, 2026

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Highlights at a glance

The carbon black price index recorded 7281.5 on June 17, showing a decline of 56.5 points since the previous trading day. Market analysis reveals decreasing coal tar prices across key provinces such as Shandong, Shanxi, and Hebei, driven by a bearish sentiment due to falling costs and weak demand. Supply-side adjustments are also evident, with major East China factories reducing operating rates while smaller plants in Northwest China and Shandong remain under maintenance. Downstream demand remains tepid as companies face challenges in shipments and export orders, leading to limited production cuts and flexible pricing strategies. The market outlook suggests further consolidation amid declining raw material costs and hesitant purchasing behavior. TDD-Global bridges Chinese chemical suppliers with global buyers to foster reliable, transparent, and successful partnerships in the industry.

01 Carbon Black Index

According to data from TuDuoDuo, the carbon black price index was 7281.5 on June 17th, a decrease of 56.5 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 3920 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 4090 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 3940 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market continued to decline, and the negative impact is difficult to digest in the short term, so the coal tar market will continue to decline.

2. Carbon Black Supply: The operating rates of sample enterprises in the domestic carbon black market have declined and adjusted. Some large factories in East China have reduced their operating rates, while some small factories in Northwest China and Shandong are still undergoing maintenance. Affected by the large pressure to ship goods in the market, the operating rates of some enterprises are expected to continue to decline.

3. Downstream Demand: It is understood that most enterprises are experiencing generally weak overall shipments, with export orders still facing obstacles and some production cuts occurring. Currently, most enterprises have not yet scheduled maintenance for the Dragon Boat Festival; only a few have plans for maintenance or price reductions, adjusting flexibly based on their own inventory and shipment situations.

04. Market Outlook

As of now, new order prices for raw material coal tar have declined. Following the continued drop in costs, the market sentiment is clearly bearish, and downstream purchasing inquiries are lukewarm, with a clear resistance to high prices. Actual transaction volume is currently average, and the market is expected to consolidate with a decline in new orders.

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