Carbon Black Daily: Support Is Strong — Prices Keep Climbing

01 Carbon Black Price Index

According to Toodudu data estimates, the carbon black price index stood at 7,859 on August 24, up 45 from the previous trading day.

Carbon black price index trend (2025 vs 2026)

02 Carbon Black Market Prices

Carbon black market prices (Shanxi / Hebei / Guangzhou / Shandong / Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai / Henan; N220 / N330 / N660 / N550)

03 Market Impact Analysis

1. Upstream Raw Materials:

Coal tar prices: Shandong CNY 4,340/ton; Shanxi CNY 4,520/ton; Hebei CNY 4,500/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market was largely wait-and-see, while supply-demand tightness in the market intensified. Sustained bullish factors continue to leave some upside room in the near term.

2. Carbon Black Supply:

Operating rates of sample carbon black enterprises in the domestic market rose, with some major producers raising production loads to fulfill orders. No new maintenance schedules have been announced recently, though some producers in Shandong remain under maintenance. Overall, operating rates in the market trended upward; after the notable recent price gains in the carbon black market, industry participants’ enthusiasm for running plants increased.

3. Downstream Demand:

It is understood that enterprises under maintenance have resumed operations as planned recently, and plant production is gradually recovering, while most other enterprises have maintained their previous operating rates. However, recent upticks in raw material prices such as natural and synthetic rubber have heightened cost pressure; combined with weaker-than-expected overall shipments, some enterprises face further production pressure, which will limit the scope for raising operating rates.

04 Outlook

As of now, high-temperature coal tar still has upside room on the cost side, and cost-side support remains robust. Moreover, new-order offer prices in the carbon black market rose late last week, improving negotiation sentiment in the market, with some downstream buyers gradually entering talks on new orders. Carbon black market prices are expected to maintain a firm tone.

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