News summary
In a report published on November 4, 2026, SunSirs said China’s domestic N220 carbon black price indicator declined from CNY 11,692.86 to CNY 10,628.57 per metric ton during October, a monthly fall of 9.1%. Nevertheless, the end-of-month figure remained 54.49% higher year on year. The percentage describes October as a whole, not a single-day move or an Iranian market quote.
Supply, feedstock and demand
SunSirs estimated October operating utilization in China’s carbon black sector at approximately 58%. Restricted tire-sector purchasing, pressure on shipments and increasing inventory limited suppliers’ ability to sustain higher prices. High-temperature coal tar in Shandong was reported at around CNY 5,560 per ton at the end of October, keeping part of the production cost floor in place.
Gohar Farayand analysis
Persistent feedstock costs and soft downstream orders are pulling the market in opposite directions. Iranian buyers should monitor actual offers, logistics and exchange-rate exposure rather than translate a Chinese domestic indicator into a local selling price. Rubber-grade N220 is not technically interchangeable with black pigment or micronized carbon black grades merely because all are carbon-based materials.
For formulation evaluation, see Gohar’s P-30 black pigment; for rubber applications, consult the N330 carbon black supply page. Confirm availability and technical suitability with sales.
Original source: SunSirs, November 4, 2026.
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