1. Carbon black market analysis
Today, China's carbon black market is operating smoothly, and carbon black prices in various regions have not fluctuated significantly. As of now, the mainstream price of N330 in the carbon black market has remained at 8,200 - 8,800 yuan/ton.
Cost aspect:Today, the price of carbon black raw material continues to rise. As of now, coal tar prices in Shandong and Shanxi have remained stable, and coal tar prices in Hebei have increased by 205 yuan/ton. The coal tar market still maintains a good momentum, and the negotiation atmosphere is good. Coupled with the intention of deep processing companies to push up product prices, the coal tar market temporarily maintains a rising trend in the short term, enhancing its support for carbon black costs.
Supply:Enterprises in some areas of the site still have maintenance plans, and carbon black sample enterprises are restricted from starting operations.
Demand side:Downstream demand-side tire companies have recently started construction and improved, and there is a wait-and-see atmosphere for on-site replenishment. The carbon black market currently has a reduced supply and a temporary stabilization of demand. Due to positive factors on the cost side, the upward trend is expected to continue.
2. Carbon black market price
3. Carbon black index analysis
According to Tdd-global's data, the carbon black price index on August 30 was 8449, which remained stable compared with yesterday.
4. market outlook
Upstream coke companies at the raw material end of the carbon black market continue to limit production, and the market is expected to continue to increase its upward trend, and support at the cost end will strengthen. The downstream tire demand side has been generally enthusiastic about obtaining goods recently, and there is a strong wait-and-see atmosphere. There is a certain positive supply and demand in the carbon black market in the near future and there is certain support from the cost side, and prices may stabilize and increase.