Carbon black:The downward trend is set (July 14)

July 15, 2026

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Highlights at a glance

The carbon black market remained stable as of July 14th, with the price index at 7438. However, several factors are shaping the market dynamics. Upstream raw material costs, particularly coal tar prices in Shandong, Shanxi, and Hebei, have shown a weakness, indicating a potential decline. On the supply side, while operations in some plants have resumed post-maintenance, shipping pressure has led to reduced production rates in large facilities, impacting overall enthusiasm. Downstream demand shows signs of a gradual recovery but faces constraints due to order limitations and external factors. Promotional efforts to enhance shipments are yet to deliver meaningful results. With upstream costs declining and purchasing interest remaining low, the market outlook suggests potential downward pressure on carbon black prices in the near term.

01 Carbon Black Index

According to data from TuDuoDuo, the carbon black price index was 7438 on July 14th, remaining stable compared to 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 4160 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 4260 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 4150 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market remained weak and cautious, with increasing negative factors, suggesting further downside potential.

2. Carbon Black Supply: The operating rate of sample enterprises in the domestic carbon black market declined. A plant in East China resumed operation after maintenance, and other plants in East China were also undergoing maintenance. While the operating rate within the region remained relatively stable, the recent pressure to ship carbon black has been significant, leading some large plants to reduce their operating rates, resulting in decreased market enthusiasm.

3. Downstream Demand: It is understood that most of the sampled enterprises that underwent maintenance have resumed normal production, boosting the overall recovery in operating rates. However, due to external factors and order constraints, some enterprises are still undergoing periodic maintenance, limiting the overall increase in operating rates. Additionally, promotional policies are being interspersed to increase shipments and boost sales, but the overall effect is generally limited.

04. Market Outlook

As of now, the price of new orders in the raw material coal tar market has shown a significant downward trend. Negative cost factors are impacting market quotations, and new orders for carbon black are expected to follow suit. Downstream purchasing enthusiasm is low, with a strong wait-and-see attitude prevailing. The carbon black market is expected to see a downward trend in new orders.

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