France Carbon Black Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

France Carbon Black Market Size

The France carbon black market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.90% between 2024 and 2032.

France Carbon Black Market Outlook

• As per INSEE  in France, manufacturing of rubber and plastics products in December 2023 increased by 5% over a month.

• Manufacturing of textiles, wearing apparel, and leather in France in January 2024 improved by 3.1% compared to December 2023.

• As per INSEE, the output of rubber, plastic products, and other non-metallic mineral products was over EUR 61.6 billion in 2022.

France Carbon Black Market Growth

The France carbon black market growth is led by its uses in the manufacturing of tyres as a strengthening material and in plastic production.

Carbon black is widely used in the tyre industry for making tyres and non-tyre rubbers. It functions as a reinforcing filler and improves the properties of rubber compounds, such as its tensile strength and resistance. Moreover, it increases performance and enhances tyres durability on different road surfaces.

Growth for the carbon black industry in the domestic region will likely come from rising use cases in rubber and plastic products among other materials such as textiles and apparel, as the market witnesses a rise in manufacturing capabilities. As of April 2024, Monolith, a global leader in low-emission carbon black expanded its partnership with Mines Paris, a French company to increase research and development efforts into making low-emission carbon black products.

In plastics, carbon black is a common ingredient, where it serves both as a pigment and a reinforcing agent. It is also used in coloration, UV protection, conductivity, and reinforcement. Carbon black pigments that are used in consumer goods like automotive components or packaging materials come out black in color. It also improves mechanical properties such as strength or toughness.

France Carbon Black Market Segmentation

France Carbon Black Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Acetylene Black

• Furnace Black

• Channel Black

• Thermal Black

• Others

Market Breakup by Grade

• Standard Grade

• Specialty Grade

Market Breakup by Application

• Tire and Non-Tire Rubber

• Plastics

• Inks and Coatings

• Textile Fiber

• Others

France Carbon Black Market Share

Growth in the carbon black market in France is led by standard-grade carbon black which is designed to meet the general requirements of industries such as automotive, construction, and rubber manufacturing, where it is used as a reinforcing filler in rubber products such as tires, as a pigment in coatings and inks, as a conductive agent in plastics

Leading Companies in the France Carbon Black Market

The report provides a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and the latest developments like mergers and acquisitions, investments, and technological innovation.

• Cabot Corporation

• Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd.

• Imerys S.A.

• Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

• Orion S.A.

• Continental Carbon Company

• Others

Major market players are expanding their outreach by investing in product innovation, sustainable initiatives, and diversification of product portfolios to cater to a wide range of industries. This enhances their visibility to companies in end-use industries, thereby contributing to market growth.

Key Highlights of the Report