This Week's Activated Carbon Prices Rise in China (1.5-1.9)

January 9th News

According to the commodity market analysis system: At the beginning of the week, the price of activated carbon in China was 12,800 CNY/ton, and by the end of the week, the price of activated carbon had risen to 12,833 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.26%.

Chinese coconut shell activated carbon prices from manufacturers increased this week. The factory price for coconut shell water purification activated carbon in East China is between 9,500 and 13,000 CNY/ton. For columnar coal-based activated carbon with an iodine value of around 1,000, the price is between 8,200 and 9,500 CNY/ton. Coconut shell activated carbon is in high demand in fields such as water treatment, air purification, and sodium-ion batteries. Additionally, extended shipping cycles, increased storage and environmental requirements have pushed up import costs, providing support for the price increase.

Southeast Asian coconut-producing countries have been affected by natural disasters, policy adjustments, and other factors, leading to a shortage in the supply of coconut shell charcoal, causing an increase in the price of coconut shell charcoal. Starting from January 2026, coconut shell charcoal has been classified as a hazardous material, with significant increases in transportation, packaging, and storage costs, which are expected to further affect the prices of end products.

Forecast: Due to the tight supply of coconut shell activated carbon raw materials in China and increased costs, it is expected that the price of activated carbon will mainly follow a high-level fluctuation trend in the short term.