Recovered Carbon Black

With China on track to consume 35% of the world’s carbon black by 2017, recovered carbon black from tire pyrolysis is emerging as a sustainable alternative source to virgin furnace black.

China’s endless natural resources, inexpensive labour and lower tax regimes have resulted in a global shift of manufacturing capacity into the country, strengthening China’s position as the world’s largest carbon black producer and exporter. Moreover, China’s growing automobile and chemical industries offer an excellent domestic market for carbon black, positively driving growth in the country.

China has positioned itself as the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of carbon black in recent times. China’s domestic carbon black market is registering first-rate growth. China is the world’s largest producer of automobiles, and its chemical industry accounts for nearly 50% of Asia’s chemical industry. Since these two industries are showing excellent growth, they have offered an excellent platform for carbon black manufacturers in China to grow steadily. In 2011, China had a total installed capacity of more than 5 million tonnes per annum, with nearly 60 registered global and local carbon black manufacturers in the country. Most of these manufacturers have successfully utilized their economies of scale, which will help China maintain its leading position as the largest carbon black manufacturer even by 2017.

According to the recently published report “China Carbon Black Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2017”, the carbon black market in China is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 6% between 2012 and 2017.

“Looking at the future, it is expected that competition in the Chinese carbon black market will intensify further as it comprises a large number of players. There is a possible threat of backward integration by automobile manufacturers, some of whom are considering diversifying into carbon black manufacturing to become cost competitive. Leading Chinese companies may also face acquisition threats from neighbouring Indian companies, who are getting more aggressive year over year,” said Karan Chechi, Research Director.

“Chinese manufacturers are actively receiving large orders from both domestic and global customers, which are expected to continue to 2017. China holds the world’s largest automobile and chemicals markets. The solid growth of both industries has a direct correlation with the carbon black market, as these two industries almost entirely control carbon black demand. Benefiting from this positive domestic environment, China is expected to become the world’s largest market for carbon black by 2017, accounting for nearly 35% of worldwide consumption,” added Mr. Chechi.

“Chinese companies now need to identify new market opportunities within the domestic and international markets and invest more in technology and R&D. Chinese manufacturers have not acquired any large-scale global corporation in recent times, and most are small to midsized enterprises that may find it difficult to acquire a large global organization in future. They can, however, initiate global expansion through greenfield investments in neighbouring countries such as Vietnam, Taiwan, Korea and India, increasing their global footprint and securing future growth over a longer period,” said Mr. Chechi.

“China Carbon Black Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2017” evaluates the future growth potential of the carbon black market and provides statistics and information on market structure, trends and opportunities. The report includes segmental market projections and demand forecasting, and is intended to provide cutting-edge market intelligence to help decision-makers make sound investment evaluations. It also identifies and analyses the emerging trends, essential drivers, challenges and opportunities available in the carbon black market worldwide.

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Recovered Carbon Black From Waste Tires

With China set to consume 35% of global carbon black by 2017, recovered carbon black from end-of-life tires offers a ready, sustainable alternative to virgin carbon black. Klean’s tire pyrolysis systems convert waste tires into recovered carbon black, pyrolysis oil and steel, turning a material once bound for landfill into a high-value feedstock.

Why Choose Klean Industries’ Recovered Carbon Black?

✅ Sustainable & Low-Carbon Alternative – Reducing reliance on virgin furnace black production.
✅ High-Quality Recovered Carbon Black – Delivering consistent, specification-grade rCB for tire and rubber applications.
✅ Cost-Effective & Environmentally Friendly – Lowering feedstock costs while diverting waste tires from landfill.
✅ Industry-Leading Pyrolysis Technology – Supporting the circular economy with modular tire pyrolysis systems.

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