The carbon black producers resumed production in the wake of the end of the 19th CPC National Congress.
Although the capacity utilization of those producers increased considerably, a variety of producers still limited their production.
As the heating season approaches, localities have taken their own actions to address the situation.
Xingtai city of Hebei province issued an emergent notice asking tire-related enterprises there to reduce energy load by shifting it from peak to off-peak hours.
The rubber sector was requested to cut their production by over 50% during the heating season.
