March 17th News
On March 17th, Hebei Shunkang's coconut shell activated carbon with an iodine value of 800 was quoted at 9,500 yuan/ton (including tax, ex-factory), marking a price increase of 50 yuan/ton. Currently, coconut shell activated carbon is in a situation of weak supply, low inventory, and high costs, and prices are expected to continue rising.

Chempricehub's analysis of activated carbon, with a long-short rating: +2
The article indicates that Hebei Shunkang's coconut shell activated carbon price has increased by 50 yuan/ton to 9,500 yuan/ton. The current situation of weak supply, low inventory, and high costs persists, and prices are expected to rise further. This suggests that tight supply in the spot market, insufficient inventory, and cost pressures are driving up prices. Demand is likely to remain strong, forming a significant positive factor, hence a +2 rating is assigned.