Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

This week, China’s TiO₂ market remained stable on the surface but tightening in structure, with producers maintaining firm quotations and controlling shipment pace.
Market sentiment is increasingly shaped by strong expectations for price increases, as current pricing levels fail to fully reflect sharply rising production costs.
Most transactions were conducted cautiously, with buyers and distributors waiting for clearer signals from top TiO₂ manufacturers before committing to larger volumes.

Product	Price Range (USD/MT)	Change vs Last Week
Rutile-grade TiO₂ (incl. tax)	$1,930 – $2,010	No change
Anatase-grade TiO₂ (incl. tax)	$1,760 – $1,850	No change

Rapidly rising sulfuric acid prices have become the decisive cost driver for sulfate-route TiO₂ producers, significantly compressing margins.
Top titanium dioxide manufacturers have shown strong consensus on pushing prices higher, with some producers already implementing increases and others temporarily suspending order-taking.
After India suspended the implementation of anti-dumping duties, China’s TiO₂ export orders increased, and new export pricing is being executed progressively, supporting near-term producer confidence.
The market is currently highly sensitive to announcements from leading producers, as their pricing decisions are expected to set the near-term direction for the entire TiO₂ market.

Cost Support: Elevated sulfuric acid prices will continue to provide solid cost-side support for TiO₂ pricing.
Price Direction: Further price-increase initiatives led by top manufacturers are likely, with step-by-step market acceptance.
Short-Term Outlook: The TiO₂ market is expected to remain firm with a clear upward bias, driven by producer-led pricing and improved export momentum.