Published on October 2026
Recovered Carbon Black Heading for 21% Annual Growth
The recovered carbon black (rCB) market is forecast to grow from roughly 114 kilotons in 2025 to 364 kilotons by 2031, at a compound annual rate of about 21%, according to Mordor Intelligence. Rubber-grade rCB already accounts for the large majority of volume, driven by offtake from tire makers including Michelin, Nokian and Pirelli.
A notable shift is underway: tier-one tire manufacturers are locking in multi-year offtake agreements to de-risk pyrolysis financing, converting what was a spot commodity into a strategic, contracted supply chain. Analysts describe the market as chronically under-supplied through 2028 as a result.
For buyers, the message is simple — demand for specification-grade recovered carbon black is outpacing supply, and securing it early is becoming the difference between a smooth qualification and a backlog.
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