Market Report
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis
- The titanium dioxide market has seen firm pricing, with Chinese rutile titanium dioxide priced around $1,856–$1,954 per ton, and anatase titanium dioxide priced around $1,703–$1,746 per ton.
- Top manufacturers, including LB Group, are maintaining strong order books, with some scheduling orders up to late September or mid-October.
- High raw material costs continue to exert pressure on the market, although recent sulfuric acid price reductions by approximately $8 per ton have provided slight relief.
2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends
- The titanium dioxide pigment market is experiencing sustained demand, though the overall end-market demand remains stable with purchases based on necessity.
- Recent increases in foreign trade orders have been observed, but the overall volume is still below expectations.
- Despite high raw material costs, some manufacturers have increased prices by $28 per ton, reflecting strong market sentiment.
- The sulfuric acid market is experiencing price fluctuations, with the Yunnan region seeing prices from $101 to $106 per ton, and Guangxi from $106 to $114 per ton.
3. Market Forecast
- Due to high production costs and tight supply, ilmenite prices are expected to remain stable.
- Inventory pressure on titanium dioxide is reducing, and prices are likely to see a slight upward trend.
- Sponge titanium inventory pressure is manageable, and prices are anticipated to remain firm.
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