Carbon Black Daily: Rising Again!（August 19）
Carbon Black Daily: Strong Price Hike — Rising Again!
Carbon Black Index
According to TDD data calculations, on August 19, the carbon black price index was 7,581.5, up 200 from the previous trading day.
Carbon Black Market Price
Carbon Black Market Impact Analysis
1. Upstream Raw Materials: Coal tar price in the Shandong region was 4,050 CNY/ton; coal tar price in the Shanxi region was 4,100 CNY/ton; coal tar price in the Hebei region was 4,080 CNY/ton. The domestic high-temperature coal tar market showed a strong wait-and-see sentiment. With some auction prices rebounding significantly, the market clearly showed a trend of returning to strength.
2. Carbon Black Supply: The operating rate of sample enterprises in the domestic carbon black market increased narrowly. A plant in the Shanxi region resumed operation after completing maintenance, a major plant in the Shandong region suspended production due to unexpected reasons, and manufacturers in other regions operated at low loads. Overall, the operating rate in the region showed a narrow increase, but the improvement was limited.
3. Downstream Demand: According to industry sources, most semi-steel tire enterprises remain in production control status, with the overall industry operating rate maintained at a low level. Currently, there is limited shipment of snow tires in the northeastern region, while all-season tire shipments in most other regions show average performance. A few enterprises have introduced price policies to provide support, which to some extent drove downstream procurement volumes, but the overall increment remains limited.
Market Outlook
As of now, the cost-side high-temperature coal tar bidding has shown a significant upward adjustment trend. Favorable factors have once again taken the upper hand, and the high-temperature coal tar market has begun to reverse direction, with cost-side benefits emerging. The market is also entering the downstream procurement pricing inquiry period, where some downstream procurement enthusiasm may increase, leading to higher inquiry volumes. Supported by supply and demand, carbon black new orders are expected to maintain a strong operating trend in the short term.
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