April 30 News — On April 30, Hebei Shunkang's coconut shell activated carbon with an iodine value of 800 was quoted at 9,500 RMB/ton (ex-factory, including tax), up 50 RMB/ton. Currently, the coconut shell activated carbon market is characterized by weak supply, low inventory, and high costs, suggesting that prices may continue to rise. Chempricehub’s assessment of activated carbon gives a bullish-bearish rating of 1. On the spot market, as of April 30, Hebei Shunkang quoted 9,500 RMB/ton (ex-factory, including tax) for coconut shell activated carbon with an iodine value of 800, an increase of 50 RMB/ton. The current industry landscape for coconut shell activated carbon—featuring relatively weak supply, low inventory levels, and high production costs—provides strong support for spot prices. There is an expectation of continued upward price momentum, which is overall favorable for activated carbon pricing.