Carbon Black Market Update (April 9)

April 9, 2026, 5:02 PM

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Highlights at a glance

This report provides a concise overview of the current carbon black market dynamics. On April 8, the carbon black price index recorded a slight decrease. The analysis covers three key areas: upstream raw materials like coal tar, which show regional price variations and a wait-and-see market sentiment; carbon black supply, where operational rates have dipped slightly due to maintenance at some plants in North and East China; and downstream demand from the tire industry, which is in a post-holiday recovery phase with recent price increases affecting shipment pace. The market outlook suggests stable, narrow-range consolidation influenced by raw material costs and downstream procurement patterns. TDD-Global facilitates transparent connections between global buyers and verified Chinese chemical suppliers for bulk or specialty needs.

01 Carbon black index

According to data from Tuduoduo, the carbon black price index was 7584.5 on April 8, a decrease of 15 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 are 4300 yuan/ton; in Shanxi, 4200 yuan/ton; and in Hebei, 4300 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market is mainly in a wait-and-see mode, with market sentiment continuing to fluctuate. The coal tar market still needs further clarification of market sentiment.

2. Carbon Black Supply: The operating rate of sample enterprises in the domestic carbon black market has declined slightly. Some enterprises in Shanxi are undergoing maintenance, and some enterprises in North and East China are conducting rotational maintenance. The overall operating rate in the market has declined slightly.

3. Downstream Demand: It is understood that the market is currently in the recovery period after the holiday. Some all-steel and semi-steel tire manufacturers had short-term planned maintenance arrangements, but all have restarted today. Production is in the recovery phase, and there are signs of a slight increase in supply. Most enterprises implemented price increases at the beginning of the month, and some sales from last month were released in advance, resulting in relatively slow overall shipments recently.

04 Market Outlook

As of now, the raw material market is showing a slightly weak trend in new orders, with cost factors weighing on the market. Downstream tire purchases are being completed one after another, and actual carbon black orders are not fluctuating much. New orders still need to be monitored in terms of the trend of new raw material orders. The market is mostly in stable negotiations and is consolidating within a narrow range.

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