Carbon black market analysis on October 18

1. Carbon black market analysis

Today, China's carbon black market is operating stably. As of now, the mainstream price of N330 in the carbon black market is 9,600 - 10,400 yuan/ton.

Cost: Today, China's high-temperature coal tar market is operating smoothly. Auction prices in Linhuan, Anhui Province fell again, suppressing the atmosphere in the coal tar market in East China. However, supply and demand support in some areas is still strong, with high support for the coal tar market and currently strong support for the carbon black cost side.

Supply: At present, most carbon black companies maintain normal operating levels, shipments are acceptable, and overall inventory is reasonable.

On the demand side: Terminal demand in China's tire replacement market is weak, and merchants at all levels are generally enthusiastic about purchasing goods. The actual shipment volume is less than last month, and replenishment is mainly needed.

2. Carbon black market price

3. Carbon black index analysis 

According to Tdd-global's data, the carbon black price index on October 18 was 10,071.25, which was the same as yesterday.

4. market outlook

In the short term, the raw coal tar market is operating at a high level and is temporarily stable, providing strong support for the cost side of carbon black; the inventory of downstream tire companies is increasing, merchants are more cautious in getting goods, and the demand side is performing as it is used. It is expected that the market price of carbon black will operate smoothly in the short term.