Carbon black market analysis on January 2

1. Carbon black market analysis

Today, the price of carbon black in China is stable. As of now, the mainstream price of N330 in the carbon black market is 7,800 - 8,800 yuan/ton.

Cost: Today, China's high-temperature coal tar market prices are operating smoothly. With the downward adjustment of coal tar prices before the holiday, the prices of coal tar and anthracene oil lacked cost support, and the prices fell sharply. Bad news continued to be released on the market. Coal tar prices will also continue to be weak, with weak support for the cost of carbon black.

Supply: Affected by environmental factors, some carbon black enterprises in Shandong, Shanxi and Hebei have limited start-up.

Demand side: Under the implementation of environmental protection policies, some suspended tire companies have completed maintenance and resumed construction, and the operating rate of tire companies has increased slightly.

2. Carbon black market price

3. Carbon black index analysis 

According to Tdd-global's data, the carbon black price index on January 2 was 8304, which was the same as the previous working day.

4. market outlook

In the short term, the high-temperature coal tar market is operating in a weak position and has general support for carbon black costs; the downstream tire and rubber products industry is not enthusiastic about purchasing and is more resistant to the current carbon black offer price. Most inquiries are mainly based on price reductions. It is expected that the carbon black market will operate weakly in the short term.