January 9th News
On January 9th, Hebei Shunkang's coconut shell activated carbon with an iodine value of 800 was quoted at 9,500 yuan/ton (including tax, ex-factory), representing a price increase of 50 yuan/ton. The current reduction in coconut shell production in Southeast Asia has led to a rise in the price of imported raw materials, driving up the cost of coconut shell activated carbon.

Chempricehub's analysis of activated carbon shows a bullish-bearish score of 1. The article indicates that Hebei Shunkang's coconut shell activated carbon price has increased by 50 yuan/ton to 9,500 yuan/ton, primarily due to the reduction in coconut shell production in Southeast Asia, which has raised the cost of imported raw materials and driven up overall costs. This directly benefits spot prices, as cost-driven increases suggest tight supply and may continue to support the spot market. If raw material shortages intensify in the future, spot prices could strengthen further, although the current event is considered a moderate positive.