Carbon Black Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type, Application, Grade (Standard Grade and Specialty Grade), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa)

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The carbon black market size is expected to reach USD 35.22 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Carbon Black Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type, Application, Grade (Standard Grade and Specialty Grade), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa); Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The carbon black market involves the production and sale of fine black powder used as a reinforcing agent in tires, plastics, coatings, and inks, enhancing durability, UV protection, and conductivity. The increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability has affected the carbon black market, driving demand for sustainable and specialty grades. These grades are engineered to have reduced environmental impact, making them ideal for industries such as coatings, inks, and plastics that are aiming to meet regulatory and consumer expectations. Specialty carbon black offers improved performance characteristics such as improved UV resistance, conductivity, and dispersion, catering to advanced applications in automotive and electronics. Additionally, manufacturers are adopting cleaner production technologies and renewable feedstock, aligning with global trends toward eco-friendly solutions. This shift highlights the market's transition toward a more sustainable and innovative future.

The rising adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has created a surge in demand for carbon black, driven by its critical role in EV-specific applications. In tire manufacturing, carbon black enhances durability and performance, meeting the unique requirements of EVs. It is also used in lightweight plastic components, which contribute to improving vehicle efficiency and reducing energy consumption. Furthermore, conductive carbon black is essential for battery materials, enabling better electrical conductivity and performance in EV batteries. The demand for advanced and high-quality carbon black grades is expected to expand, making it a key trend in the market as the EV industry continues to grow.

Carbon Black Market Report Highlights

In terms of grade, in 2024, standard grade accounted for the largest carbon black market share due to its extensive application in various industries, particularly automotive and tire manufacturing.

The plastics segment is projected to experience the fastest growth, driven by its increasing use in producing plastic products for the automotive, packaging, and electronics sectors.

Asia Pacific led the carbon black market in 2024, supported by its robust industrial base, especially in automotive, rubber, and plastics manufacturing.

North America is projected to experience substantial growth in the carbon black market during the forecast period, fueled by the expansion of its automotive and construction sectors.

A few key market players include Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH; Omsk Carbon Group; Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd.; ASAHI CARBON CO., LTD.; Atlas Organics Private Limited; Continental Carbon Company; OCI Ltd.; Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation; Bridgestone Corporation; Cabot Corporation; Longxing Chemical Stock Co., Ltd., BASF.

Polaris Market Research has segmented carbon black market report on basis of type, application, grade, and region:

By Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Furnace Black
Channel Black
Thermal Black
Acetylene Black
Others

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Tire
Non-Tire Rubber
Inks & Coatings
Plastics
Cement
Steel
Buildings
Batteries
Others

By Grade Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Standard Grade
Specialty Grade

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Netherlands
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Malaysia
Vietnam
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Product Code: PM1478

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Carbon Black Market Insights

4.1. Carbon Black Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Carbon Black Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Rising Adoption of Carbon Black in the Rubber Industry
  - 4.2.1.2. Rising Product Usage in Production of Plastic and Coatings
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. Hazardous gas emissions during carbon black production
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Carbon Black Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Carbon Black Market, by Type

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Furnace Black
- 5.3.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Furnace Black, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.4. Channel Black
- 5.4.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Channel Black, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.5. Thermal Black
- 5.5.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Thermal Black, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.6. Acetylene Black
- 5.6.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Acetylene Black, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.7. Others
- 5.7.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

6. Global Carbon Black Market, by Application

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.3. TIRE
- 6.3.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by TIRE, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.4. Non- Tire Rubber
- 6.4.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Non- Tire Rubber, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.5. Inks & Coatings
- 6.5.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Inks & Coatings, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.6. Plastics
- 6.6.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Plastics, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.7. Cement
- 6.7.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Cement, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.8. Steel
- 6.8.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Steel, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.9. Buildings
- 6.9.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Buildings, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.10. Batteries
- 6.10.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Batteries, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.11. Others
- 6.11.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

7. Global Carbon Black Market, by Grade

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Standard Grade
- 7.3.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Standard Grade, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.4. Specialty Grade
- 7.4.1. Global Carbon Black Market, by Specialty Grade, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

8. Global Carbon Black Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Carbon Black Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Carbon Black Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Carbon Black Market - US
  - 8.3.4.1. US: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.2. US: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.3. US: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Carbon Black Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Carbon Black Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Carbon Black Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Carbon Black Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Carbon Black Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Carbon Black Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Carbon Black Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Carbon Black Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Carbon Black Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Carbon Black Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5. Carbon Black Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Carbon Black Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Carbon Black Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Carbon Black Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Carbon Black Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Carbon Black Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Carbon Black Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Carbon Black Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Carbon Black Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6. Carbon Black Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Carbon Black Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Carbon Black Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Carbon Black Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Carbon Black Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Carbon Black Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7. Carbon Black Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Carbon Black Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Carbon Black Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Carbon Black Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Carbon Black Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Carbon Black Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Carbon Black Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Carbon Black Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Omsk Carbon Group
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd.
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. ASAHI CARBON CO., LTD.
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Atlas Organics Private Limited.
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Continental Carbon Company.
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. OCI Ltd.
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation.
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Bridgestone Corporation
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Cabot Corporation.
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Longxing Chemical Stock Co., Ltd
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. BASF
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development