Carbon Black Daily: Prices Hold Firm, Awaiting Direction(Oct 26)

Carbon Black Daily: Prices Hold Firm, Awaiting Direction

Carbon Black Price Index

According to TDD data calculations, the carbon black price index on October 26 was 9,537.75, holding stable compared to the previous trading day.

Carbon Black Market Price

Carbon Black Market Impact Analysis

1. Upstream Raw Materials: Coal tar prices in Shandong region were 5,510 yuan/ton; Shanxi region 5,550 yuan/ton; Hebei region 5,550 yuan/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market maintained a strong wait-and-see sentiment. Under tight supply-demand fundamentals, coal tar prices still have expectations for modest upward movement.

2. Carbon Black Supply: The operating rate of sample enterprises in the domestic carbon black market showed a narrow increase. Post-holiday, manufacturers gradually ramped up production. As the heating season approaches, some large plants are conducting line maintenance rotations ahead of supply guarantees, while some southern manufacturers are operating at low levels. Overall, the carbon black market operating rate increased slightly.

3. Downstream Demand: It is understood that some enterprises' operating rate increases were limited. Raw material prices fluctuated at high levels, while tire manufacturing enterprises faced limited high-cost exposure, and overall operating enthusiasm was mediocre. Certain medium-to-large enterprises maintained good operating conditions, but some product specifications were incomplete.

Market Outlook

New orders in the domestic carbon black market remained stable. The actual trend of the coal tar market is unclear, creating some disturbance for new order pricing of carbon black, and cost-side guidance remains unclear for now. Approaching month-end, the tire market is entering a centralized procurement period for new orders, releasing positive signals on the demand side and providing support for the carbon black market. The raw material market maintains a price-holding consolidation pattern under rigid demand support, and the cost-side floor support persists. Overall, new orders in the carbon black market this week are expected to maintain narrow price-holding consolidation, with the price center of gravity primarily stable.

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