March 4 Carbon Black Market Analysis

1. Carbon black market analysis

Today, China's carbon black market is operating smoothly. As of now, the mainstream price of N330 in the carbon black market is between 9,000 and 9,800 yuan/ton.

Cost: Today, China's high-temperature coal tar market prices are stable. The overall profitability of the downstream carbon black industry is still acceptable, and the inventory of raw materials is relatively low. The sentiment towards coal tar procurement is positive. The downstream needs are strong. The high-temperature coal tar market has tight goods and strong prices, which provides good support for the cost of carbon black.

Supply: Some carbon black enterprises in Shandong and Shanxi carry out equipment maintenance, and the operating rate of the carbon black industry fluctuates within a narrow range.

Demand: The overall operating rate of the downstream tire industry is high, orders are acceptable, inventories are low, and some companies have high loads and increased output.

2. Carbon black market price

3. Carbon black index analysis 

According to Tdd-global's data, the carbon black price index on March 4 was 9366, which was the same as the previous working day.

4. market outlook

In the short term, the market price of high-temperature coal tar is operating at a high level, which provides strong support for carbon black costs; downstream tire companies have low inventories, the enthusiasm for inquiries has increased significantly, and terminal demand is still acceptable. It is expected that the market price of carbon black will remain stable in the short term.