August 9 Carbon Black Market Analysis

1. Carbon black market analysis

Today, the price quoted in China's carbon black market is firm. As of now, the mainstream price of N330 in the carbon black market is 8,100 - 8,900 yuan/ton.

Cost: Today, the market price of high-temperature coal tar in Shandong, China has increased slightly. As of now, the market price in Shandong is 5010 yuan/ton. Under the pressure of no inventory, coke companies have a strong upward trend, but downstream products are relatively weak to follow up., the increase in coal tar is limited, and support for carbon black costs remains strong.

Supply: At present, the overall start-up load of carbon black enterprises is temporarily stable, and the market supply is relatively sufficient. It is expected that the overall start-up of carbon black sample enterprises will fluctuate within a narrow range in the short term.

On the demand side: The overall start of the downstream rubber and plastic masterbatch products industry is still low, and only on-demand receipt status is maintained when entering the market.

2. Carbon black market price

3. Carbon black index analysis 

According to Tdd-global's data, the carbon black price index on August 9 was 8,571.25, which was the same as yesterday.

4. market outlook

In the short term, the market price of raw coal tar is operating at a high level, which provides good support for the cost of carbon black; the overall start-up and operation of terminal enterprises is stable, and most of the purchases entering the market maintain an on-demand status, which provides a certain demand for support for the market. It is expected that the carbon black market is stable in the short term.