Transactions Generally Stable, Activated Carbon Prices Remain Steady

August 8th News

According to the commodity market analysis system monitoring: At the beginning of the week, the price of activated carbon in China was 12,866 CNY/ton, and at the end of the week, the price of activated carbon was 12,866 CNY/ton, with the price remaining stable.

Chinese activated carbon factory prices remained stable this week. The factory price for coconut shell activated carbon used for water purification in East China is between 9,000 and 13,000 CNY per ton. Due to insufficient coconut supply in the Asian market and growing demand, along with a surge in demand for environmental materials in emerging markets, the price of coconut shell activated carbon is at a high level.

Internationally, Southeast Asia, as the world's primary source of coconut shells, faced multiple natural disasters in 2024. Thailand experienced reduced yields of fragrant coconuts due to drought and pest infestations, coupled with rising transportation costs, causing a sharp increase in coconut shell purchase prices. The ex-factory price of carbonized coconut shell materials from Southeast Asia, including taxes, has exceeded 8,000 CNY per ton, intensifying cost pressures on production in China.

Prediction: Raw material shortages lead to stable transactions, and it is expected that the price of activated carbon will mainly fluctuate in the short term.