May 8 News – On May 8, domestic carbon black prices declined. Currently, the mainstream price of N220 grade carbon black in Shandong region is RMB 8,300/ton; Shanxi region RMB 8,100/ton; Hebei region RMB 8,300/ton; Guangzhou region RMB 8,300/ton; and Zhejiang region RMB 8,200/ton. According to Chempricehub's assessment, the carbon black bull/bear score stands at -1.

On May 8, 2026, spot prices of domestic carbon black generally trended downward. In major producing regions such as Shandong, Shanxi, Hebei, Guangzhou, and Zhejiang, the quoted price range for mainstream N220 grade products was RMB 8,100–8,300/ton. Current demand-side support remains insufficient, resulting in a generally negative impact on carbon black pricing.