Understanding Carbon black prices
Raw materials and production
Carbon black is an industrial carbon material made through controlled processing of hydrocarbon feedstocks. Particle properties and structure distinguish commercial grades. It is different from ordinary charcoal or untreated soot.
Applications and consumption
Tyres and other rubber products consume carbon black for reinforcement, while inks and selected plastics use it for colour or performance. Technical grade affects the properties of the finished product. Demand follows rubber manufacturing and several smaller industrial applications.
What affects Carbon black prices?
Hydrocarbon feedstock costs, energy, plant output and tyre production influence carbon-black prices. Grade requirements and transport can affect regional offers. A general industrial quotation does not represent every specialised conductive or pigment-grade product.
How to read Carbon black price today
This page follows Carbon black in China. The price type is Spot assessment, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
Further reading: PubChem — Carbon black ↗
Frequently asked questions about Carbon black
What is Carbon black price today?
The latest available value is 10,807.14 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Spot assessment. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects Carbon black prices?
Hydrocarbon feedstock costs, energy, plant output and tyre production influence carbon-black prices. Grade requirements and transport can affect regional offers. A general industrial quotation does not represent every specialised conductive or pigment-grade product.
What is Carbon black used for in everyday life and industry?
Tyres and other rubber products consume carbon black for reinforcement, while inks and selected plastics use it for colour or performance. Technical grade affects the properties of the finished product. Demand follows rubber manufacturing and several smaller industrial applications.
Why can local Carbon black prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Carbon black prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.