Chem Reports projects that the Carbon Black market will grow from USD XX million in 2025 to USD XX million by 2035, at an estimated CAGR of XX%. The study uses 2024 as the base year and provides forward-looking market projections for the period 2025–2035.
Furnace Carbon Black (FCB) — largest industrial volume; used mainly in tire and rubber applications.
Thermal Black (TB) — produced via thermal decomposition; used in specialty rubber and some plastics.
Acetylene Black (ACB) — high electrical conductivity; used in batteries, conductive plastics and electrodes.
Lamp Black (LB) — traditional process, niche uses in printing inks and specialty coatings.
Gas Black — used in specialty formulations.
Others / Specialty Grades — nitro, conductive, surface-treated, ultra-dispersed blacks tailored for pigments, masterbatches, or advanced applications.
Rubber Blacks — optimized for reinforcement, abrasion resistance (tyres, belts, hoses).
Pigment Blacks — for inks, paints, coatings and plastics (color strength, hiding power).
Conductive Blacks — for batteries, conductive compounds, antistatic applications.
High-structure / High Surface Area Blacks — speciality reinforcement and electronic uses.
Tire & Rubber Goods — tyres, inner tubes, conveyor belts, hoses (largest share).
Plastics & Polymers — coloration, UV protection, electrical properties.
Inks, Paints & Coatings — pigments, gloss control and weathering performance.
Batteries & Energy Storage — conductive additives for lithium-ion, lead-acid and other cells.
Automotive Components (non-tyre) — seals, gaskets, vibration-damping components.
Construction & Industrial Products — roofing, flooring, sealants.
Specialty & Emerging Uses — conductive polymers, 3D printing filaments, masterbatches for smart textiles, electronics.
Other — adhesives, cables, fillers.
Powder / Pellet / Granular (standard industrial forms)
Masterbatches & Compounds (value-added pre-dispersed products)
Dispersion Slurries (for inks and coatings)
Cabot Corporation — broad portfolio across rubber blacks, specialty and conductive grades; strong technology and global footprint.
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. — major producer across core product lines with global distribution.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation — integrated chemical player with carbon black for advanced applications.
Birla Carbon (Thai Carbon Black / part of Aditya Birla Group) — large-scale furnace black production for tyre and rubber markets.
Phillips Carbon Black Limited — major regional supplier with diversified grades.
OCI Company Ltd. — integrated chemicals and carbon black capabilities.
SID Richardson Carbon & Energy Co. — producer focused on industrial carbon blacks and energy solutions.
OMS K Carbon Group (OMSK / regional) — notable Russian producer with strong regional reach.
Jiangxi Black Cat Carbon Black Inc., Ltd. — large Chinese manufacturer active in Asian and export markets.
Himadri Chemicals & Industries Ltd. — integrated carbon black and chemical producer with specialty offerings.
Longxing Chemical Stock Co., Ltd. / Shandong Lion King / Suzhou Baohua / Shandong Huadong — important Chinese manufacturers supplying both domestic and export demand.
Nippon Steel & Sumikin Chemical Co., Ltd. / Asahi Carbon Co., Ltd. — Japanese specialty and industrial carbon black suppliers.
Cabot / Orion / Birla dominate global high-volume supply; Mitsubishi, Nippon Steel and OCI are strong in specialty and technology-led grades.
Regional producers (China-based firms, Indian producers like Himadri, Ralson Goodluck, Komal etc.) supply domestic markets and export to neighboring regions.
Traders & blenders — firms that specialize in masterbatches, dispersions and tailored compounds for OEMs and downstream customers.
Grade breadth (rubber vs speciality vs conductive)
Technology for surface treatment & dispersion
Global supply chain & logistics (proximity to tyre manufacturers)
Sustainability credentials (reduced emissions processes, recovered feedstocks)
Value-added products (masterbatches, pre-dispersed concentrates, application support)
Overview: Dominant share of global production and consumption — driven by tyre manufacturing (China, India, Thailand), plastics and coatings industries.
Drivers: rapid vehicle production, expanding tyre & rubber goods manufacturing, large plastics processing sector, industrialization.
Opportunities: growth in conductive blacks for batteries (EV uptake), domestic consolidation, modernization of older plants to lower emissions, recycled feedstock adoption.
Overview: Mature market; emphasis on specialty grades, high-performance blacks and regulatory compliance.
Drivers: automotive replacement market, high-value specialty uses (electronics, batteries), regulations on emissions and product standards.
Opportunities: advanced conductive blacks for energy storage, premium masterbatches, partnership with OEMs for application-specific solutions.
Overview: Focus on sustainability, low-emission manufacturing, and high-spec specialty blacks for engineering plastics and coatings.
Drivers: strict environmental regulations, demand for high-performance materials, and presence of leading tyre and automotive OEMs.
Opportunities: low-carbon production processes, circular economy initiatives, specialty pigment and masterbatch development.
Overview: Production hubs and growing consumption in automotive and industrial sectors. Market sensitive to commodity price cycles.
Drivers: tyre production, mining & construction activity.
Opportunities: regional supply to neighboring markets, backward integration for feedstock security.
Overview: Smaller volumes today but growing infrastructure and industrialization point to rising demand for rubber goods, cables and construction materials.
Drivers: infrastructure projects, regional tyre assembly and OEM presence.
Opportunities: imports of tailored grades, partnerships for local compounding and distribution.
Tire Industry Demand: tyre reinforcement remains the single largest driver—global vehicle production and replacement cycles correlate strongly with carbon black demand.
Plastics & Coatings Growth: use as pigment, UV stabilizer and filler in plastics, paints and inks.
Electrification & Energy Storage: rising demand for conductive carbon blacks in batteries and conductive polymers.
Industrialization & Infrastructure: increased demand for rubber goods, cables and construction materials in emerging economies.
Feedstock & Energy Cost Volatility: carbon black production is energy intensive; oil/coal feedstock price swings affect margins.
Environmental & Emissions Regulation: particulate and process emissions require capital investment and can limit capacity expansion.
Competition from Alternatives: carbon nanotubes, graphene and other conductive additives compete in niche high-end applications.
Oversupply Risk in Low-Value Grades: cyclicality can pressure prices, especially in commodity furnace black segments.
Product Differentiation: growth of specialty blacks (conductive, surface-treated) and value-added services (masterbatches).
Sustainability Push: investments in lower-emission technologies, use of recycled raw materials, and circular initiatives.
Vertical Integration: tyre makers and large chemical players securing long-term supply via ownership or contracts.
Regional Shifts: increased capacity additions in Asia, with consolidation among local players for scale and export capability.
Prioritize Specialty Grades: invest in R&D and surface modification to capture higher-margin conductive and pigment blacks.
Enhance Sustainability: upgrade emission controls and explore recycled feedstocks to meet regulatory and buyer requirements.
Diversify End-Use Exposure: develop masterbatches and battery-grade products to reduce reliance on cyclical tyre demand.
Optimize Logistics & Localization: position supply closer to major tyre and plastics clusters to reduce freight cost and lead time.
Commercial Partnerships: collaborate with OEMs on tailored compounds and joint development for EV battery markets.
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Chapter 1 Industry Overview
1.1 Definition
1.2 Brief Introduction by Major Type
1.2.1 Furnace Black
1.2.2 Channel Black
1.2.3 Thermal Black
1.2.4 Acetylene Black
1.2.5
1.2.6
1.2.7
1.2.8
1.2.9
1.3 Brief Introduction by Major Application
1.3.1 Tire
1.3.2 Non-Tire Rubber
1.3.3 Plastics
1.3.4 Inks & Coatings
1.3.5 Others
1.3.6
1.3.7
1.3.8
1.3.9
1.4 Brief Introduction by Major Regions
1.4.1 United States
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 India
1.5 Brief Introduction by Major
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.5.4
1.5.5
1.5.6
1.5.7
1.5.8
1.5.9
1.6 Brief Introduction by Major
1.6.1
1.6.2
1.6.3
1.6.4
1.6.5
1.6.6
1.6.7
1.6.8
1.6.9
1.7 Brief Introduction by Major
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
1.7.4
1.7.5
1.7.6
1.7.7
1.7.8
1.7.9
1.8 Brief Introduction by Major
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.8.3
1.8.4
1.8.5
1.8.6
1.8.7
1.8.8
1.8.9
Chapter 2 Production Market Analysis
2.1 Global Production Market Analysis
2.1.1 Global Capacity, Production, Capacity Utilization Rate, Ex-Factory Price, Revenue, Cost, Gross and Gross Margin Analysis
2.1.2 Major Manufacturers Performance and Market Share
2.2 Regional Production Market Analysis
2.2.1 Regional Market Performance and Market Share
2.2.2 United States Market
2.2.3 Europe Market
2.2.4 China Market
2.2.5 Japan Market
2.2.6 India Market
2.2.7 Market
Chapter 3 Sales Market Analysis
3.1 Global Sales Market Analysis
3.1.1 Global Sales Volume, Sales Price and Sales Revenue Analysis
3.1.2 Major Manufacturers Performance and Market Share
3.2 Regional Sales Market Analysis
3.2.1 Regional Market Performance and Market Share
3.2.2 United States Market
3.2.3 Europe Market
3.2.4 China Market
3.2.5 Japan Market
3.2.6 India Market
3.2.7 Market
Chapter 4 Consumption Market Analysis
4.1 Global Consumption Market Analysis
4.1.1 Global Consumption Volume Analysis
4.2 Regional Consumption Market Analysis
4.2.1 Regional Market Performance and Market Share
4.2.2 United States Market
4.2.3 Europe Market
4.2.4 China Market
4.2.5 Japan Market
4.2.6 India Market
4.2.7 Market
Chapter 5 Production, Sales and Consumption Market Comparison Analysis
5.1 Global Production, Sales and Consumption Market Comparison Analysis
5.2 Regional Production, Sales Volume and Consumption Volume Market Comparison Analysis
5.2.1 United States
5.2.2 Europe
5.2.3 China
5.2.4 Japan
5.2.5 India
5.2.6
Chapter 6 Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.1 Global Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.1.1 Global Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison
6.2 Regional Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.2.1 United States
6.2.2 Europe
6.2.3 China
6.2.4 Japan
6.2.5 India
6.2.6
Chapter 7 Major Type Analysis
7.1 Major Type Market Share
7.2 Furnace Black
7.3 Channel Black
7.4 Thermal Black
7.5 Acetylene Black
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
Chapter 8 Major ApplicationAnalysis
8.1 Major Application Market Share
8.2 Tire
8.2.1 Sales Analysis
8.3 Non-Tire Rubber
8.3.1 Sales Analysis
8.4 Plastics
8.4.1 Sales Analysis
8.5 Inks & Coatings
8.5.1 Sales Analysis
8.6 Others
8.6.1 Sales Analysis
8.7
8.7.1 Sales Analysis
8.8
8.8.1 Sales Analysis
8.9
8.9.1 Sales Analysis
8.10
8.11.1 Sales Analysis
Chapter 9 Industry Chain Analysis
9.1 Up Stream Industries Analysis
9.1.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
9.1.2 Equipment and Suppliers
9.2 Manufacturing Analysis
9.2.1 Manufacturing Process
9.2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure
9.2.3 Manufacturing Plants Distribution Analysis
9.3 Industry Chain Structure Analysis
Chapter 10 Global and Regional Market Forecast
10.1 Production Market Forecast
10.1.1 Global Market Forecast
10.1.2 Major Region Forecast
10.2 Sales Market Forecast
10.2.1 Global Market Forecast
10.2.2 Major Classification Forecast
10.3 Consumption Market Forecast
10.3.1 Global Market Forecast
10.3.2 Major Region Forecast
10.3.3 Major Application Forecast
Chapter 11 Major Manufacturers Analysis
11.1 SID Richardson Carbon & Energy Co.
11.1.1 Company Introduction
11.1.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.1.3 Production Market Performance
11.1.4 Sales Market Performance
11.1.5 Contact Information
11.2 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
11.2.1 Company Introduction
11.2.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.2.3 Production Market Performance
11.2.4 Sales Market Performance
11.2.5 Contact Information
11.3 Thai Carbon Black Public Company Limited (Birla Carbon)
11.3.1 Company Introduction
11.3.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.3.3 Production Market Performance
11.3.4 Sales Market Performance
11.3.5 Contact Information
11.4 Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.
11.4.1 Company Introduction
11.4.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.4.3 Production Market Performance
11.4.4 Sales Market Performance
11.4.5 Contact Information
11.5 Phillips Carbon Black Limited
11.5.1 Company Introduction
11.5.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.5.3 Production Market Performance
11.5.4 Sales Market Performance
11.5.5 Contact Information
11.6 OMSK Carbon Group OOO
11.6.1 Company Introduction
11.6.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.6.3 Production Market Performance
11.6.4 Sales Market Performance
11.6.5 Contact Information
11.7 OCI Company Ltd.
11.7.1 Company Introduction
11.7.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.7.3 Production Market Performance
11.7.4 Sales Market Performance
11.7.5 Contact Information
11.8 China Synthetic Rubber Corporation
11.8.1 Company Introduction
11.8.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.8.3 Production Market Performance
11.8.4 Sales Market Performance
11.8.5 Contact Information
11.9 Cabot Corporation
11.9.1 Company Introduction
11.9.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.9.3 Production Market Performance
11.9.4 Sales Market Performance
11.9.5 Contact Information
11.10 Jiangxi Black Cat Carbon Black Inc., Ltd.
11.10.1 Company Introduction
11.10.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.10.3 Production Market Performance
11.10.4 Sales Market Performance
11.10.5 Contact Information
11.11 Ralson Goodluck Carbon
11.11.1 Company Introduction
11.11.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.11.3 Production Market Performance
11.11.4 Sales Market Performance
11.11.5 Contact Information
11.12 Longxing Chemical Stock Co, Ltd.
11.12.1 Company Introduction
11.12.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.12.3 Production Market Performance
11.12.4 Sales Market Performance
11.12.5 Contact Information
11.13 Himadri Chemicals & Industries Ltd.
11.13.1 Company Introduction
11.13.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.13.3 Production Market Performance
11.13.4 Sales Market Performance
11.13.5 Contact Information
11.14 Shandong Lion King Carbon Black Co., Ltd.
11.14.1 Company Introduction
11.14.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.14.3 Production Market Performance
11.14.4 Sales Market Performance
11.14.5 Contact Information
11.15 Nippon Steel & Sumikin Chemical Co., Ltd.
11.15.1 Company Introduction
11.15.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.15.3 Production Market Performance
11.15.4 Sales Market Performance
11.15.5 Contact Information
11.16 Suzhou Baohua Carbon Black Co., Ltd.
11.16.1 Company Introduction
11.16.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.16.3 Production Market Performance
11.16.4 Sales Market Performance
11.16.5 Contact Information
11.17 Asahi Carbon Co., Ltd.
11.17.1 Company Introduction
11.17.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.17.3 Production Market Performance
11.17.4 Sales Market Performance
11.17.5 Contact Information
11.18 Shandong Huadong Rubber Materials Co., Ltd.
11.18.1 Company Introduction
11.18.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.18.3 Production Market Performance
11.18.4 Sales Market Performance
11.18.5 Contact Information
11.19 PJSC "Kremenchug Carbon Black Plant"
11.19.1 Company Introduction
11.19.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.19.3 Production Market Performance
11.19.4 Sales Market Performance
11.19.5 Contact Information
11.20
11.20.1 Company Introduction
11.20.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.20.3 Production Market Performance
11.20.4 Sales Market Performance
11.20.5 Contact Information
11.21
11.21.1 Company Introduction
11.21.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.21.3 Production Market Performance
11.21.4 Sales Market Performance
11.21.5 Contact Information
11.22
11.22.1 Company Introduction
11.22.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.22.3 Production Market Performance
11.22.4 Sales Market Performance
11.22.5 Contact Information
11.23
11.23.1 Company Introduction
11.23.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.23.3 Production Market Performance
11.23.4 Sales Market Performance
11.23.5 Contact Information
11.24
11.24.1 Company Introduction
11.24.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.24.3 Production Market Performance
11.24.4 Sales Market Performance
11.24.5 Contact Information
11.25
11.25.1 Company Introduction
11.25.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.25.3 Production Market Performance
11.25.4 Sales Market Performance
11.25.5 Contact Information
11.26
11.26.1 Company Introduction
11.26.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.26.3 Production Market Performance
11.26.4 Sales Market Performance
11.26.5 Contact Information
11.27
11.27.1 Company Introduction
11.27.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.27.3 Production Market Performance
11.27.4 Sales Market Performance
11.27.5 Contact Information
11.28
11.28.1 Company Introduction
11.28.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.28.3 Production Market Performance
11.28.4 Sales Market Performance
11.28.5 Contact Information
11.29
11.29.1 Company Introduction
11.29.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.29.3 Production Market Performance
11.29.4 Sales Market Performance
11.29.5 Contact Information
11.30
11.30.1 Company Introduction
11.30.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.30.3 Production Market Performance
11.30.4 Sales Market Performance
11.30.5 Contact Information
11.31
11.31.1 Company Introduction
11.31.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.31.3 Production Market Performance
11.31.4 Sales Market Performance
11.31.5 Contact Information
11.32
11.32.1 Company Introduction
11.32.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.32.3 Production Market Performance
11.32.4 Sales Market Performance
11.32.5 Contact Information
11.33
11.33.1 Company Introduction
11.33.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.33.3 Production Market Performance
11.33.4 Sales Market Performance
11.33.5 Contact Information
11.34
11.34.1 Company Introduction
11.34.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.34.3 Production Market Performance
11.34.4 Sales Market Performance
11.34.5 Contact Information
11.35
11.35.1 Company Introduction
11.35.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.35.3 Production Market Performance
11.35.4 Sales Market Performance
11.35.5 Contact Information
11.36
11.36.1 Company Introduction
11.36.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.36.3 Production Market Performance
11.36.4 Sales Market Performance
11.36.5 Contact Information
11.37
11.37.1 Company Introduction
11.37.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.37.3 Production Market Performance
11.37.4 Sales Market Performance
11.37.5 Contact Information
11.38
11.38.1 Company Introduction
11.38.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.38.3 Production Market Performance
11.38.4 Sales Market Performance
11.38.5 Contact Information
11.39
11.39.1 Company Introduction
11.39.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.39.3 Production Market Performance
11.39.4 Sales Market Performance
11.39.5 Contact Information
11.40
11.40.1 Company Introduction
11.40.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.40.3 Production Market Performance
11.40.4 Sales Market Performance
11.40.5 Contact Information
Chapter 12 New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis
12.1 New Project SWOT Analysis
12.2 New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis
Chapter 13 Conclusions
Chapter 14 Appendix
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