Carbon Black Price Trend and Forecast: Top 10 Leading Trading Countries and Regions - Latest Edition [2026]

The Expert Market Research pricing report on Carbon Black provides insights into the top 10 leading trading countries and regions.

The global carbon black market saw a wide range of pricing trends in 2024, which were influenced by changes in the supply chain, shifting demand trends, and fluctuations in the prices of raw materials. Production capacity is improving at a slower pace despite rising demand, which raised concerns regarding supply shortages in some regions of the world. In Q1 2025, global carbon black prices showed mixed trends due to fluctuating raw material costs, shifting trade policies, and uneven demand across regions. Asia, particularly China, faced weak prices from oversupply, while India saw temporary gains offset by new U.S. tariffs on rubber goods. The U.S. and European markets remained subdued, with demand weakness and trade disruptions limiting price growth.

In May 2025, the price range for Carbon Black N330 in Southeast Asia and the Middle East is approximately USD 1150-1250 per metric ton. Looking at other global markets, participants in the US carbon black market have expressed mixed views on near-to-medium-term price movements. This sentiment comes amid the stabilization of CBFS prices.

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However, emerging markets are expanding their production capabilities and export influence, helping to balance global supply chains. The tire industry is also an important driver of demand for carbon black, and with significant investments, it is expected to uplift future growth, hence impacting pricing trends.

Carbon Black Price Forecast

Carbon black's price is affected by several global market factors. This is due to the decreased demand from the Automotive industry, higher imports, and falling crude oil prices, which have decreased in North America. In the US, there has been a decrease in the price of carbon black by 4.5% as compared to previous quarters and an overall year-by-year decrease of 8%. Reduced import costs, slow auto sales, and declining crude and naphtha prices caused prices in Europe to drop as well. Nonetheless, a certain amount of price stability has been brought about by EU sanctions against Russia and longer import wait periods. Prices in the Asia-Pacific region have been unaltered, with a minor rising trend caused by oversupply, poor demand, and lower raw material prices.

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Global Trade and Supply Chain Implications

The global carbon black industry is observing a shift in the demand patterns with emerging growth from the Asia-Pacific region. India has become a significant player in both production and exports. The country has increased its shipments to regions such as the European Union and North America by filling the supply gap left by the reduction in Russian carbon black exports.

Regional differences in production persist despite growing demand. Major economies like North America and the European Union have seen a halt in the expansion of their production capacity during the past ten years, even though emerging countries are still driving growth. It is predicted that these trends will continue until 2030, which might result in supply shortages in certain areas.

Feedstock Analysis

In Q4 2024, Price of Carbon Black N220 for tire application experienced significant regional shifts, primarily driven by fluctuations in the cost of Carbon Black Feedstock (CBFS) components like butadiene and coal tar. Furthermore, disruptions in supply chains, exacerbated by evolving maritime regulations such as MARPOL, played a critical role in these price variations. In the U.S., hurricanes and strikes affected refineries, making it harder to get the materials needed for production, which pushed prices up. Tire and auto sectors in Asia had high demand, but factory output was lower and more raw materials were retained for domestic use. this increased production costs, which further caused prices to rise. In contrast, cheaper imports from India, lower coal tar prices, and lower shipping costs resulted in lower pricing in Europe and the Middle East. However, production was further restricted by growing energy costs, particularly for natural gas. Although carbon black was still in demand due to seasonal tire demand, prices began to level off by December as the demand for tires and rubber decreased and the price of butadiene rubber decreased. By Q4 2024, the global carbon black price was disturbed by supply shortages, changing demand, and shifts in raw material costs, which led to different trends in different regions.

Demand and Supply Outlook for Carbon Black

The Carbon black market is currently valued at around USD 28 billion and is expected to reach USD 42 billion by 2032, which would be driven by its widespread use in the automotive sector. This expansion will increase the need for high-performance tires and reinforced rubber products, uplifting the growth in carbon black consumption, especially in emerging economies. However, while demand has been rising at a strong pace, production capacity has historically grown at a slower rate, increasing by about 2.5% per year over the past decade. The difference between demand growth and production capacity may create challenges in meeting future requirements, particularly in regions with limited manufacturing expansion. Nevertheless, a strong demand forecast for carbon black in emerging Asia-Pacific markets points to continued expansion, helping to close the gap through rising production capacity and an increasing presence in global exports. Econometric market analysis also suggests that continued volatility in upstream raw materials and policy variables will remain key influencers of carbon black pricing through 2025.

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