May 15 News – On May 15, Hebei Shunkang's coconut shell activated carbon with iodine value 800 was quoted at 9,500 RMB/ton (tax-ex factory), up 50 RMB/ton. Currently, the coconut shell activated carbon market is characterized by weak supply, low inventory, and high costs, so prices are likely to continue rising. Chempricehub's assessment of activated carbon: bullish-bearish score: 1. On the spot market, the coconut shell activated carbon sector is currently in a state of weak supply, low inventory, and high costs. On May 15, Hebei Shunkang raised the price of its coconut shell activated carbon with iodine value 800 by 50 RMB/ton to 9,500 RMB/ton (tax-ex factory). The fundamentals of supply and demand provide strong support, and prices are expected to trend upward in the future, which is favorable for spot prices.