• The September 5th Carbon Black Index, regional prices, and raw materials, supply, and demand data have been released. Downstream demand is expected to gradually recover, with limited market fluctuations.
  • Titanium ore transactions are stagnant, titanium slag demand is weak, titanium tetrachloride is in strong competition, titanium sponge inquiries are slightly up, and titanium dioxide is on the sidelines.
  • The domestic PP market is weak, with mainstream prices ranging from 6,750 to 7,090 yuan/ton. Downstream purchasing is cautious, and peak season expectations have not yet been met, leading to continued consolidation in the short term.
  • This week, the rubber market adjusted within a range, with high raw material prices providing support. A strong supply and demand structure and macroeconomic factors boosted rubber prices.
  • Carbon black market prices rose slightly. Bidding for raw material coal tar declined. Downstream demand was strong, and new order negotiations remained at a moderately high level.
  • Crude oil and crude oil inventories are 680,000 tons, and PE prices are performing weakly and declining in some areas. Costs are supported, but demand is weak, and a narrow fluctuation pattern is expected in the short term.
  • Rainfall in domestic and international producing areas is impacting rubber tapping, leading to rising raw material purchase prices. Strong fundamentals support rubber prices, which are expected to remain strong.
  • The carbon black market operating rate is declining, and there is a wait-and-see attitude in the coal tar market. New order prices are firm, but transactions are limited. Most companies are maintaining a price-holding strategy.
  • On September 2nd, the PP spot index was 6930, down 9 points. Market supply is ample, and "Golden September" demand has fallen short of expectations, leading to a continued weak, stable consolidation pattern in the short term.
  • Qingdao STR20 rubber price is $1,840/ton. Tight domestic and international raw material supplies are driving prices higher, and downstream tire manufacturers are gradually increasing their operating rates.
  • On September 2nd, the carbon black price index was 6484.5, up 117 points from the previous day. Prices rose in many regions, supply decreased, and downstream demand was primarily driven by rigid demand.
  • The domestic PE market remained stable with some adjustments. Plant maintenance reduced supply by 600,000 tons, but insufficient end-user demand resulted in sluggish trading. Short-term fluctuations are expected.
  • The natural rubber STR20 price index in the Qingdao market remained stable. Rainfall in the producing areas has tightened raw material supply, strengthening cost support. Rubber prices are expected to remain relatively strong and volatile.
  • The carbon black price index rose by 22.5 points to 6367.5 today. Market prices were generally stable, with a 100 yuan/ton increase in Shanxi. Raw material prices fell, supply decreased, and demand remained stable. The outlook for weak price support is strong.
  • On August 29th, domestic PP spot prices partially fell, futures prices fluctuated downward, and supply and demand remained weakly balanced. The outlook will be influenced by the long and short positions of crude oil and demand.
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