Carbon black price rises (May 22, 2025)

1. Carbon black index

According to Tuduoduo data, the carbon black price index on May 22 was 664, up 6 from the previous trading day.

2. Carbon black market price

Today, the carbon black market price remained stable in most areas, and a few areas increased. As of now, the mainstream product price of N330 in the carbon black market is 6,500 yuan/ton in Shandong; 6,300 yuan/ton in Shanxi; 6,500 yuan/ton in Hebei; 6,700 yuan/ton in Guangzhou, and 6,500 yuan/ton in Zhejiang.

3. Analysis of the impact of carbon black market

1. Upstream raw materials: coal tar price in Shandong is 3,510 yuan/ton; coal tar price in Shanxi is 3,510 yuan/ton; coal tar price in Hebei is 3,555 yuan/ton. The auction price in the main production areas of high-temperature coal tar market showed an upward trend, with an overall increase of 200-250 yuan/ton.

2. Carbon black supply: The operating rate of the carbon black market continued to decline, and enterprises continued to reduce inventory.

3. Downstream demand: It is understood that the prices of natural rubber and synthetic rubber fluctuated slightly, and the cost side was slightly adjusted. At present, some companies have promotion policy guidelines for certain specifications. It is heard that some semi-steel tire companies have relatively low prices for some specifications, and there is a moderate increase. In order to stabilize customers, most companies continue to be stable, and the short-term wait-and-see sentiment of companies remains unchanged.

4. Market outlook

So far, the market price of carbon black has experienced a narrow correction. On the supply and demand side, the overall operating rate of deep processing of raw material coal tar is high, and the supply and demand of coal tar is still tight.

Therefore, the coal tar market continues to rise, and the cost side supports improvement; downstream tire companies resist the market, and the current high-level transaction volume is limited. Downstream tire companies are slow to destock, and most of the goods they receive are based on rigid demand. It is expected that the increase in new orders of carbon black will be limited, and the price will be maintained in a narrow range.

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