| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Black | China | FOB | USD 1,190.72/MT | May 2026 |
| Carbon Black | India | FOB | USD 1,258.06/MT | May 2026 |
| Carbon Black | USA | FOB | USD 1,309.91/MT | May 2026 |
| Carbon Black | Brazil | FOB | USD 1,441.91/MT | May 2026 |
| Carbon Black | Japan | CIF | USD 1,190.72/MT | May 2026 |
| Carbon Black | China | FOB | USD 1,233.83/MT | April 2026 |
| Carbon Black | India | FOB | USD 1,283.71/MT | April 2026 |
| Carbon Black | USA | FOB | USD 1,929.13/MT | April 2026 |
| Carbon Black | Brazil | FOB | USD 1,359.83/MT | April 2026 |
| Carbon Black | Japan | CIF | USD 1,275.78/MT | April 2026 |
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Asia
In the second quarter of 2026, the monthly average carbon black price in China was ~RMB 8.38/kg in April and ~RMB 8.09/kg in the subsequent month, showing a decrease of ~3.5%. Prices fell due to low tyre manufacturing demand and reasonable rise in downstream inventories. Supply from Asia was stable, ensuring that the supply in the region was sufficient amid stable feedstock prices. Meanwhile, the average carbon black price in India was ~INR 122.09/kg in April and ~INR 119.65/kg in the subsequent month, showing a decrease of ~2.0%.
North America
In the second quarter of 2026, the monthly average carbon black price in North America was ~USD 1,929.14/MT in April and ~USD 1,309.91/MT in the subsequent month, showing a decrease of ~32.1%. Prices were highly volatile because of the swings in feedstock-related cost and the fluctuations in operating rates at carbon black facilities. Supply tightness at the beginning of the quarter was succeeded by improved availability amid steady tyre demand.
South America
In the second quarter of 2026, the monthly average carbon black price in Brazil was ~BRL 7.08/kg in April and ~BRL 7.51/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~6.0%. Prices gained support from the lower import availability and healthy demand from tyre retreading and industrial rubber products. The limited domestic production capacities caused import dependence.
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According to Procurement Resource, Carbon black prices are expected to remain uneven across regions, with volatility driven mainly by feedstock fluctuations and tyre sector procurement cycles.
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Asia
In Asia, prices initially remained weak in January due to declining coal tar prices and sluggish demand ahead of the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, with downstream tire manufacturers reducing operations. Post-holiday, the market shifted as feedstock costs surged sharply, with coal tar, accounting for a major share of production costs, rising and driving price increases. Major producers raised prices multiple times, triggering a broader market response. At the same time, environmental restrictions reduced supply, tightening availability. Demand improved as downstream industries resumed operations, with nearly 50 tire manufacturers announcing price hikes due to rising input costs, reflecting strong cost transmission across the chain. The Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz further increased logistics and energy costs, amplifying feedstock pressure and supporting prices.
Europe
In Europe, carbon black prices averaged around EUR 0.93/kg (FOB, N550) during Q1 2026, rising from nearly EUR 0.88/kg in January to EUR 0.96/kg in March, reflecting an approximate ~8.13% increase over the quarter, while quarter-on-quarter prices improved by nearly ~7.20%. The upward pricing trend was primarily supported by elevated feedstock costs, tightening global supply availability, and higher freight and energy expenses following the Iran conflict and disruptions across the Strait of Hormuz trade route. Stable demand from the rubber, tire, and industrial manufacturing sectors further strengthened market fundamentals, enabling suppliers to gradually pass on higher production costs despite cautious procurement activity across the European market.
North America
In North America, carbon black prices followed a similar upward trend, supported by higher feedstock costs and supply-side constraints. Rising coal tar and oil-linked input costs increased production expenses, while logistics disruptions tied to Middle East tensions added further pressure. Demand from tire and rubber industries improved post-holiday, though rising costs led to cautious buying behaviour and margin pressure for downstream players.
Carbon black is a finely divided form of amorphous carbon usually obtained via the partial combustion of hydrocarbons. The carbon black particles are usually spherical and have a high surface area to volume ratio albeit lower than activated carbon. Carbon black varies widely in particle size depending on the process by which they are made. It is often used as a pigment and reinforcing agent primarily in the automotive and rubber industries.
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Pigments, Reinforcing Agents, Paints/Coatings, Rubber/Plastics, Printing Ink
Channel or impingement black, Furnace black, Thermal black, Lampblack, Acetylene black
Orion Engineered Carbon, Birla Carbon, Phillips Carbon Black Limited, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Shandong Huadong Rubber Types Co., Ltd, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
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Carbon black is produced via the reaction of a hydrocarbon fuel such as gas or oil with a limited supply of combustion air at high temperatures (1320 to 1540°C). The unburnt carbon is collected as extremely fine fluffy particles.
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