WASHINGTON (May 15, 2012) — Chinese exports of carbon black to the U.S. jumped to 22,344 metric tons in 2010 from 701 tons the previous year, according to a report from Notch Consulting.

The market forecaster, in information posted on its website, said China now is the second-largest supplier of carbon black to the U.S.

Canada remains the No. 1 supplier of the material to the U.S., with 101,731 tons in 2011, down from 111,713 in 2010, according to Notch. The company quoted International Trade Commission data.

Press release from Global Tire News