炭黑价格指数

The Carbon Black Index stood at 5861 on December 1st, unchanged from the previous day, as per TuDuoDuo data. Coal tar prices remained firm—ranging from 3,350 to 3,450 yuan/ton across Shandong, Shanxi, and Hebei—supporting carbon black production costs, though upward momentum is limited. Carbon black plant operating rates show a slight decline nationally, with northern China running at high capacity while southern operations remain subdued. On the demand side, weak tire market performance continues: semi-steel tire producers face order shortages and unplanned shutdowns, while all-steel tire manufacturers show partial recovery but still schedule maintenance. Overall, tire industry supply remains soft. With cost pressures sustaining high price levels, buyers are pushing for discounts and negotiations dominate the market. To clear inventory, some producers may offer concessions. In the near term, price increases are expected to be minimal amid ongoing buyer resistance and cautious sentiment.