Chemical Market Research Report

Carbon Black prices   demonstrated bullish market sentiment in Q4FY23, primarily driven by declining mortgage rates and increased consumer spending. In October, the surge in carbon market prices was largely attributed to the fulfillment of past orders following the conclusion of US Auto Union strikes, which depleted carbon black inventories among major tire suppliers. Concurrently, stable demand for electric vehicles (EVs) further supported this trend. However, energy and crude oil prices began to decline due to ample inventory reserves in the EU for winter and delayed demand for heating oils. This led to deflation in consumer gasoline and electricity prices, while high mortgage rates constrained consumption and restricted private vehicular movements, thus impacting consumer-driven carbon black markets. In November and December, energy prices continued to decrease, mortgage rates dropped, and demand for private vehicular movement increased as consumers showed willingness to spend on le