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Birla Carbon Scales Circular Continua Material to 100,000 Tonnes
November 2026
Birla Carbon's Continua SCM from end-of-life tyre pyrolysis targets 100,000 tonnes a year by 2030.
Recovered Carbon Black Heading for 21% Annual Growth
October 2026
The recovered carbon black market is forecast to grow from 114 kt in 2025 to 364 kt by 2031 at 21% CAGR.
Tire Makers Lock In Recovered Carbon Black Offtake
October 2026
Michelin's pre-sold Uddevalla rCB output and similar deals signal a chronically under-supplied market.
India's PCBL Pushes Carbon Black Capacity Toward One Million Tonnes
November 2026
PCBL, India's largest carbon black producer, lifts installed capacity to 880,000 tonnes targeting 1 million by FY28.
Bridgestone and Tokai Carbon Form Recovered Carbon Black Venture
January 2025
Bridgestone and Tokai Carbon launched a dedicated recovered carbon black venture in early 2025.
Korea's LD Carbon Ramps Recovered Carbon Black at Dangjin
February 2026
LD Carbon's Dangjin facility is Korea's largest tyre-pyrolysis rCB plant, partnered with Michelin and Bridgestone.
Tokai Carbon Begins Trial Output at New Thailand Plant
June 2026
Tokai Carbon started trial carbon black production at its new Thailand plant ahead of full transfer in 2026.
Birla Carbon Spotlights Circular Grades at IRC 2026
October 2026
Birla Carbon featured ISCC PLUS-certified Continua circular grades at the International Rubber Conference in Japan.
Continental Moves Conveyor Belts to Recovered Carbon Black
November 3, 2026
Continental integrates Bolder Industries recovered carbon black into North American conveyor belt compounds.
Recovered Carbon Black Moves from Niche to Mainstream
October 21, 2026
Major tire makers are integrating recovered carbon black as pyrolysis technology scales into a mainstream segment.
Tokai Carbon Plans Eco Carbon Black Pilot Plant
September 23, 2026
Tokai Carbon, with Bridgestone and Japanese universities, targets an eco-carbon-black pilot plant by end of 2027.
Pyrum Secures Unlimited Delivery Approval from Continental
September 15, 2026
Continental grants Pyrum Innovations unlimited delivery approval for pelletised ThermoTireBlack recovered carbon black.
New ASTM Standard Defines Recovered Carbon Black
June 2026
ASTM D8632-25 introduces a classification system for recovered carbon black used in rubber products.
Michelin Runs Recovered Carbon Black in Racing
May 2026
Michelin uses Scandinavian Enviro recovered carbon black in specialist racing applications including Le Mans and MotoE.
Carbon Black Prices Hold Firm Through 2025
July 2025
Q2 2025 regional carbon black prices: US $1,811/MT, Netherlands $1,531/MT, Japan $1,437/MT, Brazil $1,710/MT.
Cabot Unveils Plasma Black Process
July 2025
Cabot's Plasma Black furnace technology cuts CO2 emissions by around 20% for EV tire grades.
Carbon Black Sales Moves Head Office to Japan
Friday, November 2, 2018
Carbon Black Sales is moving its head office to Tokyo, Japan.
Tokai Carbon to Acquire Sid Richardson
Monday, July 2, 2018
Japanese carbon black firm Tokai Carbon to acquire Fort Worth-based Sid Richardson Carbon.
Global Carbon Black Market 2025-2030: Trends, Forecast and Analysis
Monday, January 11, 2016
Carbon black market size estimated at USD 24.10 billion in 2025, reaching USD 31.87 billion by 2030.
Global Carbon Black Market Segmented By Type, Application and Geography
Monday, September 28, 2015
The global carbon black market is expected to surpass $25 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of over 4%.
Carbon Black — World Consumption
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Rubber goods account for more than 90% of total carbon black consumption, with 73% in tires.
Worldwide Carbon Black Market Over 12 Million Metric Tons by 2015
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Tires and rubber products account for about 90% of the global carbon black market.
Carbon Black — Description, Market Prospects, Industry History
Monday, September 16, 2013
A detailed history and market prospects of the carbon black industry.
Carbon Black — An Outlook for Opportunities
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Growth in global automotive and plastic markets will drive increased carbon black production.
Evonik Completes Divestment of its Carbon Black Business
Monday, August 1, 2011
Evonik Industries completed the divestment of its carbon black activities to Orion Engineered Carbons.