Carbon Black Daily: Negotiations Stalled, High Prices Hard to Materialize(Oct 21)

Carbon Black Daily: Negotiations Stalled, High Prices Hard to Materialize

Carbon Black Index

According to TDD data calculations, the carbon black price index on October 21 stood at 9,537.75, remaining flat compared to the previous trading day.

Carbon Black Market Prices

Carbon Black Market Impact Analysis

1. Upstream Raw Materials: Coal tar prices in Shanghai region stood at 5,450 yuan/ton; Shanxi region at 5,600 yuan/ton; Hebei region at 5,550 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market showed a strong wait-and-see sentiment. Southwest and northwest regions saw consecutive failed auctions, exerting significant downward pressure on the market and affecting the upward momentum of coal tar prices.

2. Carbon Black Supply: Operating rates at sample enterprises in the domestic carbon black market increased. During the National Day holiday, some major manufacturers reduced operating loads due to declining downstream activity. After the holiday, major manufacturers raised operating loads again, though maintenance at some plants in Shandong and Shanxi limited the industry-wide rate increase. Overall, the carbon black industry operating rate trended upward.

3. Downstream Demand: According to industry sources, operating rate increases at some enterprises were constrained. Elevated raw material prices dampened tire manufacturers’ enthusiasm for raising production. A few mid-to-large enterprises maintained acceptable operating rates with moderate finished goods inventory, ensuring order delivery and routine product supply.

Market Outlook

Negotiations for new orders in the domestic carbon black market remained stalled. In the northwest region, coal tar auction failures sent bearish signals, intensifying the market’s wait-and-see atmosphere. Downstream procurement pace slowed noticeably, with limited actual order follow-through. High-priced offers faced significant resistance in securing deals, as buyers and sellers repeatedly haggled over prices with insufficient momentum for further increases. In the short term, the market lacks a clear directional catalyst, and new orders are expected to remain stable.

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