Carbon Black Price

Carbon black prices vary by region, grade (e.g., N220, N330), and contract terms, but here are the latest reliable benchmarks (2025–2026):

Current carbon black price (2026)

Global average: about $1.1 – $1.9 per kg
That equals roughly: $1,100 – $1,900 per metric ton

Regional snapshot (early 2026)

Middle East: $1.5–1.63/kg $1,500–1,630/ton
Asia (China/Japan): $1.0–1.2/kg $1,000–1,200/ton
Europe: $1.6–1.7/kg $1,600–1,700/ton
North America: $1.9/kg $1,800–1,900/ton

Other market references

India imports: $1,290/ton (2025 avg)
U.S. quarterly avg: $1,281/ton
Middle East (Jebel Ali benchmark): $1,380/ton
Some Chinese grades (2025): $900–$1,000/ton

Key factors affecting price

Feedstock oil prices (biggest driver)
Grade/specification (N220 > N330 > N660, etc.)
Demand from tire & rubber industry
Freight + regional supply

Simple Carbon black prices Results:

Typical bulk price today = $1,200 to $1,700 per ton
Lower-grade or oversupplied markets can dip near $900/ton
Premium or tight-supply regions can reach $1,900/ton