January 13th News
On January 13th, Henan Kaijie quoted the price of nutshell activated carbon (iodine value 300) at 4,800 yuan/ton, and coal-based tar columnar activated carbon at 13,000 yuan/ton, with an increase of 20 yuan/ton. The current monthly production of activated carbon is 300 tons.

Chempricehub Analysis:
Nutshell Activated Carbon, Bull-Bear Score: 1
Henan Kaijie’s quotation for nutshell activated carbon (iodine value 300) increased by 20 yuan/ton to 4,800 yuan/ton, indicating tightening supply or strengthening demand in the spot market, which is favorable for prices. This price hike reflects a short-term supply-demand imbalance and may drive bullish sentiment in the market.

Coal-Based Tar Columnar Activated Carbon, Bull-Bear Score: 1
Henan Kaijie’s quotation for coal-based tar columnar activated carbon increased by 20 yuan/ton to 13,000 yuan/ton, suggesting cost support or improved demand in the spot market, which is favorable for prices. Although the increase is modest, it conveys a positive signal and may attract more buyers to support the upward trend in spot prices.