Phillips Carbon Black Ltd. is expanding its production footprint by establishing its sixth plant in India, responding to the rising demand for high-quality carbon black in tire manufacturing, rubber industries, and specialty applications. As the global focus on sustainable materials intensifies, this expansion aligns with the shift toward lower-emission production and circular economy solutions. This market report explores Phillips Carbon Black’s strategic growth, the impact on India’s carbon black market, and the role of recovered carbon black (rCB) in creating a more sustainable supply chain.

Indian carbon black manufacturer Philips Carbon Black Limited (PCBL) is positioning itself for significant growth through strategic expansions and capacity additions across multiple business segments, capitalizing on emerging global chemical market opportunities. It is adding a sixth manufacturing location on a 116-acre site in Andhra Pradesh’s Naidupeta region, where the company is targeting to produce 400,000-450,000 tonnes/year of carbon black capacity.

The new site is strategically positioned near ports like Kattupalli and Krishnapatnam, enabling efficient logistics and cost-effective goods movement. 

“The first phase of this expansion will involve establishing a 150,000 tonne/year carbon black plant, with an estimated investment of approximately INR9.5-9.6 billion and a projected timeline of 2-2.5 years,” said Raj Gupta – Chief Financial Officer – PCBL Chemical Limited.

The company’s current manufacturing capacity has already been expanded, with the company recently commissioning a specialty line of 20,000 tonnes/year in Mundra, bringing its total capacity to 790,000 tonnes/year. The company is simultaneously pursuing multiple expansion tracks, including a brownfield expansion of 30,000 tonnes in Tamil Nadu and a second phase expansion of 60,000 tonnes, accompanied by a 12 MW green power project.

In the specialty chemicals domain, the company has launched ECOZENT6000, a new product grade based on recycled materials. The company has also been certified with International Sustainability and Carbon Plus (ISCC) certification.

The company is particularly bullish about its export markets, especially in Europe and North America. Despite current geopolitical challenges stemming from restrictions on Russian carbon black exports, PCBL sees this as an opportunity to expand its market presence. The company has increased its international sales volumes, with Western market contributions rising from 7-8% historically to approximately 35% currently.

The company’s nano-silica project is a fascinating development. PCBL is establishing a pilot sampling plant and plans to develop a 2,000-tonne commercial facility.

Why Klean Industries is Leading the Future of Sustainable Carbon Black Production

As Phillips Carbon Black expands its footprint, the industry is seeing a growing demand for low-carbon, high-performance alternatives like recovered carbon black (rCB). Klean Industries is a global leader in tire pyrolysis and rCB production, helping manufacturers transition to sustainable, cost-effective carbon black solutions.

Why Klean Industries?

• ✅ Advanced Pyrolysis Technology for High-Purity rCB: Supporting tire, rubber, and industrial sectors.
• ✅ Sustainable, Low-Emission Carbon Black Solutions: Enabling manufacturers to reduce environmental impact and production costs.
• ✅ Turnkey Waste-to-Resource Systems: Helping businesses integrate circular economy principles into their operations.
• ✅ Trusted by Leading Tire & Rubber Manufacturers: Providing reliable, scalable solutions for sustainable carbon black production.

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