Carbon black market analysis on December 21

1. Carbon black market analysis

Today, China's carbon black market is operating in a weak position. As of now, the mainstream price of N330 in the carbon black market is 8,000 - 9,000 yuan/ton.

Cost: Today, the price of high-temperature coal tar in China's market fluctuated and lowered. As of now, the market price of high-temperature coal tar in Shandong is 4365 yuan/ton. The coal tar asphalt market is temporarily stable, and the loss situation of deep processing companies is difficult to alleviate. Downstream factories still purchase coal tar mainly on demand. The coal tar market remains weak and provides poor support for carbon black costs.

Supply: Today, the overall operating load of carbon black enterprises is relatively stable, and there has been no significant change in the carbon black market supply.

On the demand side: The downstream tire industry has entered a seasonal off-season. The start of engineering and infrastructure projects in some areas in the north has declined. Demand in the replacement market has weakened. Most tire companies have maintained a low start status.

2. Carbon black market price

3. Carbon black index analysis 

According to Tdd-global's data, the carbon black price index on December 21 was 8,538.25, which was the same as yesterday.

4. market outlook

In the short term, the price of high-temperature coal tar market fluctuates at a low level, which provides general support for carbon black costs; the downstream tire industry has entered a seasonal off-season, and the demand for raw material carbon black is slightly flat. The overall market transaction atmosphere is light. It is expected that the carbon black market will be stable in the short term.