April 27 News – On April 27, Hebei Shunkang's coconut shell activated carbon (iodine value 800) was quoted at 9,500 RMB/ton (tax-inclusive, ex-factory), with a price increase of 50 RMB/ton. Currently, the coconut shell activated carbon market is characterized by weak supply, low inventory, and high costs, and prices are expected to continue rising. According to a Chempricehub analysis of activated carbon, with a long-short rating of 2, the report indicates that on April 27, Hebei Shunkang's coconut shell activated carbon (iodine value 800) saw a price increase of 50 RMB/ton to 9,500 RMB/ton (tax-inclusive, ex-factory). This rise is primarily driven by weak supply, low inventory, and high cost conditions, with expectations of sustained upward price trends. This will provide significant bullish support for spot activated carbon prices, as supply shortages and cost pressures strengthen the upward trajectory, leading to optimistic market expectations.