Coal Tar Cost Supports Carbon Black
01 Carbon Black Index
According to data from TuDuoDuo, the carbon black price index was 5861 on November 26th, 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 3310 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 3300 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 3420 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market is consolidating, with a lack of new orders. There is still some upward potential in the short term, but the magnitude will be narrowing.
2. Carbon Black Supply: Carbon black plant operating rates have increased slightly. Plants in Shandong and Shanxi, having completed maintenance, are gradually increasing their operating rates. Operating rates in northern regions are high, while the southern market remains low. Overall, the operating rate of carbon black plants shows a slight increase.
3. Downstream Demand: Semi-steel tire manufacturers face continued production pressure, with domestic and international sales orders falling short of expectations. To alleviate this pressure, companies are staggering their maintenance schedules, adjusting maintenance times based on their own shipments and inventory levels, with most maintenance lasting around a week. Most companies completed snow tire production by mid-month, while a few are still producing at a low level to maintain stable production.
04 Market Outlook
As of now, the raw material coal tar market is showing an upward trend, but the rate of increase is gradually narrowing. Cost-related driving forces are weak, but downstream resistance is strong, resulting in a quiet trading atmosphere and limited actual transaction volume. It will be difficult to push up actual transaction prices in the carbon black market.
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