April 17th News: On April 17th, 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), representing an increase of 50 yuan/ton. Currently, coconut shell activated carbon is in a situation characterized by weak supply, low inventory, and high costs, and prices may continue to rise. Chempricehub's analysis of activated carbon indicates a bullish-bearish score of 2. The article shows that Hebei Shunkang's coconut shell activated carbon price has risen by 50 yuan/ton to 9,500 yuan/ton, with current weak supply, low inventory, and high costs, suggesting that future prices may continue to rise. This indicates that the spot market is facing supply shortages and cost pressures, forming strong bullish factors and constituting a significant positive for commodity spot prices. It is expected that short-term prices will further increase.