Carbon black market analysis on June 1

1. Carbon black market analysis

Today, the market price of carbon black in China has increased by 300 yuan/ton. As of now, the mainstream price of N330 in the carbon black market is 7,900 - 8,900 yuan/ton.

Cost: Today, the market price of high-temperature coal tar in East China has increased by about 400 yuan/ton. As of now, the market price of coal tar in Shandong is 4360 yuan/ton. The coal tar market price has returned to the era of "4,000" yuan, the cost pressure on downstream carbon black companies has increased significantly, and the carbon black market quotation is eager to increase.

Supply: Today, most carbon black companies in China maintain normal operating levels, shipments are average, and overall inventory is still acceptable.

On the demand side: The downstream tire and rubber products industry started and operated smoothly, but the inventory of the terminal tire industry was still piled up, unable to accept high-priced carbon black supplies, and the market trading atmosphere was deserted.

2. Carbon black market price

3. Carbon black index analysis 

According to Tdd-global's data, the carbon black price index on June 1 was 8,421.75, and the price increased by 300 yuan/ton, an increase of 3.69%.

4. market outlook

In the short term, the market price of raw material coal tar is high, which provides strong support for the cost side of carbon black. The downstream tire and rubber products industry mainly purchases on demand. Coupled with the rapid rise in the carbon black market recently, companies are more cautious and there is a strong wait-and-see atmosphere on the market, dragging down the carbon black market. Under the tug of supply and demand, the carbon black market is expected to operate steadily in the short term.