February 9th News: On February 9th, Hebei Shunkang quoted the price of coconut shell activated carbon with an iodine value of 800 at 9,500 yuan/ton (including tax, ex-factory), with a price increase of 50 yuan/ton. Currently, the reduction in coconut shell production in Southeast Asia, coupled with strong downstream demand, has further driven up prices. Chempricehub analysis of activated carbon, long-short rating: 1. The article indicates that the spot price of activated carbon has increased by 50 yuan/ton to 9,500 yuan/ton, primarily driven by the reduction in coconut shell raw material production in Southeast Asia and strong downstream demand. The decrease in supply has led to rising raw material costs, while increased demand has further improved the market supply-demand balance. It is expected that the spot price will maintain an upward trend, forming a generally positive impact on the spot market.