Global Carbon Black Market
Market Overview
The global Carbon Black market is a core segment of the specialty chemicals and advanced materials industry. Carbon black is an amorphous form of carbon, produced through the incomplete combustion or thermal decomposition of carbon-containing feedstocks under controlled, oxygen-limited conditions. It appears as a light, loose, and extremely fine black powder with a high surface area, excellent reinforcing capability, electrical conductivity, and pigmentation properties.
Carbon black plays a critical functional role as a reinforcing filler, pigment, UV stabilizer, and conductive additive across a wide range of industries. Its most significant consumption occurs in tire and rubber manufacturing, while specialty grades are increasingly used in plastics, inks, coatings, batteries, and electronic applications.
The global Carbon Black market was valued at xx million US$ in 2025 and is projected to reach xx million US$ by the end of 2036, expanding at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period (2026–2036).
Market growth is driven by increasing tire production, rising automotive demand, and the growing adoption of specialty carbon black in high-performance plastic, ink, and coating applications. In parallel, the industry is undergoing structural transformation through the shift from commodity-grade to specialized products and the emergence of recycled and bio-based carbon black.
Market Dynamics and Industry Evolution
Key trends directly shaping the carbon black industry include:
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type
Pigment Black
Rubber Black
Conductive Carbon Black
Special Carbon Black
By Application
Tire Rubber
Non-Tire Rubber
Plastic
Ink
Coating
Others
Key Market Players
Major manufacturers operating in the global Carbon Black market include:
The market is highly competitive, with leading players emphasizing specialty product development, sustainability initiatives, long-term supply agreements, and geographic expansion.
Regional Market Analysis
Asia-Pacific
North America
Europe
Japan
Central & South America
Middle East & Africa
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Low
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Threat of Substitutes – Low
Competitive Rivalry – High
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Market Drivers and Challenges
Key Drivers
Key Challenges
Trend Analysis
Value Chain Analysis
Conclusion
The global Carbon Black market is poised for sustained long-term growth, driven by the continued dominance of tire manufacturing and the rapid expansion of specialty, conductive, and sustainable carbon black applications. While regulatory and cost pressures remain key challenges, innovation, product differentiation, and sustainability-focused strategies will define competitive success through 2036.
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Table of Contents
Global Carbon Black Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Carbon Black
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Carbon Black
1.1.1 Definition of Carbon Black
1.1.2 Specifications of Carbon Black
1.2 Classification of Carbon Black
1.2.1 Pigment Black
1.2.2 Rubber Black
1.2.3 Conductive Carbon Black
1.2.4 Special Carbon Black
1.3 Applications of Carbon Black
1.3.1 Tire Rubber
1.3.2 Non-Tire Rubber
1.3.3 Plastic
1.3.4 Ink
1.3.5 Coating
1.3.6 Others
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Carbon Black
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Carbon Black
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Carbon Black
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Carbon Black
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Carbon Black
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Carbon Black Major Manufacturers
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Carbon Black Major Manufacturers
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Carbon Black Major Manufacturers
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Carbon Black Major Manufacturers
4 Global Carbon Black Overall Market Overview
4.1 2013-E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 2013-E Global Carbon Black Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 2017 Carbon Black Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 2013-E Global Carbon Black Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 2017 Carbon Black Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 2013-E Global Carbon Black Sales Price
4.4.2 2017 Carbon Black Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Carbon Black Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Carbon Black Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Carbon Black Market Overview
5.1.2 North America 2013-E Carbon Black Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America 2013-E Carbon Black Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America 2017 Carbon Black Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Carbon Black Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Carbon Black Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe 2013-E Carbon Black Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe 2013-E Carbon Black Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe 2017 Carbon Black Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Carbon Black Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Carbon Black Market Overview
5.3.2 China 2013-E Carbon Black Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China 2013-E Carbon Black Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China 2017 Carbon Black Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Carbon Black Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Carbon Black Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan 2013-E Carbon Black Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan 2013-E Carbon Black Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan 2017 Carbon Black Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Carbon Black Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Carbon Black Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-E Carbon Black Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-E Carbon Black Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Carbon Black Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Carbon Black Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Carbon Black Market Overview
5.6.2 India 2013-E Carbon Black Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India 2013-E Carbon Black Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India 2017 Carbon Black Market Share Analysis
6 Global 2013-E Carbon Black Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global 2013-E Carbon Black Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Carbon Black Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Carbon Black Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 Pigment Black Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Rubber Black Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.3 Conductive Carbon Black Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.4 Special Carbon Black Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global 2013-E Carbon Black Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global 2013-E Carbon Black Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Carbon Black Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Carbon Black Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Tire Rubber of Carbon Black Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Non-Tire Rubber of Carbon Black Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Plastic of Carbon Black Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.4 Ink of Carbon Black Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.5 Coating of Carbon Black Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.6 Others of Carbon Black Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Carbon Black
8.1 Birla Carbon
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 Birla Carbon 2017 Carbon Black Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 Birla Carbon 2017 Carbon Black Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Orion Engineered Carbons
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 Orion Engineered Carbons 2017 Carbon Black Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 Orion Engineered Carbons 2017 Carbon Black Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Cabotoration
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 Cabotoration 2017 Carbon Black Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 Cabotoration 2017 Carbon Black Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 Omsk Carbon Group
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 Omsk Carbon Group 2017 Carbon Black Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 Omsk Carbon Group 2017 Carbon Black Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 Philips Carbon Black
8.5.1 Company Profile
8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.5.2.1 Product A
8.5.2.2 Product B
8.5.3 Philips Carbon Black 2017 Carbon Black Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 Philips Carbon Black 2017 Carbon Black Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 China Synthetic Rubberoration
8.6.1 Company Profile
8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.6.2.1 Product A
8.6.2.2 Product B
8.6.3 China Synthetic Rubberoration 2017 Carbon Black Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.6.4 China Synthetic Rubberoration 2017 Carbon Black Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Tokai Carbon
8.7.1 Company Profile
8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.7.2.1 Product A
8.7.2.2 Product B
8.7.3 Tokai Carbon 2017 Carbon Black Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.7.4 Tokai Carbon 2017 Carbon Black Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 Sid Richardson Carbon & Energy Co
8.8.1 Company Profile
8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.8.2.1 Product A
8.8.2.2 Product B
8.8.3 Sid Richardson Carbon & Energy Co 2017 Carbon Black Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.8.4 Sid Richardson Carbon & Energy Co 2017 Carbon Black Business Region Distribution Analysis
9 Development Trend of Analysis of Carbon Black Market
9.1 Global Carbon Black Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global -2025 Carbon Black Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global -2025 Carbon Black Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Carbon Black Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America -2025 Carbon Black Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe -2025 Carbon Black Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China -2025 Carbon Black Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan -2025 Carbon Black Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Carbon Black Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India -2025 Carbon Black Consumption Forecast
9.3 Carbon Black Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Carbon Black Market Trend (Application)
10 Carbon Black Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 Carbon Black Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Carbon Black International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Carbon Black by Region
10.4 Carbon Black Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of Carbon Black
11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis
12 Conclusion of the Global Carbon Black Market Professional Survey Report 2017
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of Carbon Black
Table Product Specifications of Carbon Black
Table Classification of Carbon Black
Figure Global Production Market Share of Carbon Black by Type
Figure Pigment Black Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Pigment Black
Figure Rubber Black Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Rubber Black
Figure Conductive Carbon Black Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Conductive Carbon Black
Figure Special Carbon Black Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Special Carbon Black
Table Applications of Carbon Black
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Carbon Black by Application
Figure Tire Rubber Examples
Table Major Consumers in Tire Rubber
Figure Non-Tire Rubber Examples
Table Major Consumers in Non-Tire Rubber
Figure Plastic Examples
Table Major Consumers in Plastic
Figure Ink Examples
Table Major Consumers in Ink
Figure Coating Examples
Table Major Consumers in Coating
Figure Others Examples
Table Major Consumers in Others
Figure Market Share of Carbon Black by Regions
Figure North America Carbon Black Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Carbon Black Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Carbon Black Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Carbon Black Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Carbon Black Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Carbon Black Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Carbon Black Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Carbon Black
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Carbon Black
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Carbon Black
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Carbon Black Major Manufacturers
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Carbon Black Major Manufacturers
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Carbon Black Major Manufacturers
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Carbon Black Major Manufacturers
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Carbon Black 2013-E
Figure Global 2013-E Carbon Black Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-E Carbon Black Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-E Global Carbon Black Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Carbon Black Capacity (K Units) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Carbon Black Sales (K Units) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Carbon Black Sales (K Units) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Carbon Black Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Table 2017 Global Carbon Black Sales Price (USD/Unit) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Carbon Black 2013-E
Figure North America 2013-E Carbon Black Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure North America 2017 Carbon Black Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Carbon Black 2013-E
Figure Europe 2013-E Carbon Black Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Europe 2017 Carbon Black Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Carbon Black 2013-E
Figure China 2013-E Carbon Black Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure China 2017 Carbon Black Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Carbon Black 2013-E
Figure Japan 2013-E Carbon Black Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Japan 2017 Carbon Black Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Carbon Black 2013-E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-E Carbon Black Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Carbon Black Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Carbon Black 2013-E
Figure India 2013-E Carbon Black Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure India 2017 Carbon Black Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-E Carbon Black Sales (K Units) by Type
Table Different Types Carbon Black Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-E Carbon Black Sales (K Units) by Application
Table Different Application Carbon Black Product Interview Price
Table Birla Carbon Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Birla Carbon Carbon Black Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Birla Carbon Carbon Black Business Region Distribution
Table Orion Engineered Carbons Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Orion Engineered Carbons Carbon Black Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Orion Engineered Carbons Carbon Black Business Region Distribution
Table Cabotoration Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Cabotoration Carbon Black Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Cabotoration Carbon Black Business Region Distribution
Table Omsk Carbon Group Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Omsk Carbon Group Carbon Black Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Omsk Carbon Group Carbon Black Business Region Distribution
Table Philips Carbon Black Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Philips Carbon Black Carbon Black Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Philips Carbon Black Carbon Black Business Region Distribution
Table China Synthetic Rubberoration Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 China Synthetic Rubberoration Carbon Black Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 China Synthetic Rubberoration Carbon Black Business Region Distribution
Table Tokai Carbon Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Tokai Carbon Carbon Black Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Tokai Carbon Carbon Black Business Region Distribution
Table Sid Richardson Carbon & Energy Co Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Sid Richardson Carbon & Energy Co Carbon Black Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Sid Richardson Carbon & Energy Co Carbon Black Business Region Distribution
Figure Global -2025 Carbon Black Market Size (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Carbon Black Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Carbon Black Sales Price (USD/Unit) Forecast
Figure North America -2025 Carbon Black Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China -2025 Carbon Black Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe -2025 Carbon Black Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Carbon Black Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan -2025 Carbon Black Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India -2025 Carbon Black Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K Units) of Carbon Black by Type -2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K Units) of Carbon Black by Application -2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Carbon Black by Region
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type
Pigment Black
Rubber Black
Conductive Carbon Black
Special Carbon Black
By Application
Tire Rubber
Non-Tire Rubber
Plastic
Ink
Coating
Others
Key Market Players
Major manufacturers operating in the global Carbon Black market include:
The market is highly competitive, with leading players emphasizing specialty product development, sustainability initiatives, long-term supply agreements, and geographic expansion.
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