The current market presents some new trends, such as the shift of carbon black varieties from general-purpose to special-purpose, and carbon black as pigments are increasingly used in lightweight automotive parts to enhance conductivity and UV protection. This will have a profound impact on the global carbon black industry. In addition, during the 2015 to 2020 forecast period, some companies will use mergers and acquisitions as a strategic measure to promote growth, and mergers and acquisitions among enterprises will increase, and market concentration will increase.