Market Report
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- After the holiday period, China’s titanium dioxide market remained stable, while several top manufacturers of titanium dioxide issued price increase notices of approximately USD 100/ton.
- Production declined during the holiday as around ten producers implemented maintenance shutdowns or output reductions, resulting in relatively low social inventories.
- Post-holiday operating rates are gradually recovering, but firm ilmenite prices and elevated production costs continue to support strong pricing sentiment across the market.
- The RMB appreciated significantly during the week, strengthening by nearly 1% against the USD, increasing export pricing pressure and supporting higher USD-denominated TiO₂ quotations.
| Product | Price Index (8th Week, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Rutile | 106 to 107 |
| Anatase | 108 to 109 |
Price Index Methodology: The Price Index is calculated based on the average prices of the top 10 producers in China,
with the base value set at 100 as of January 1, 2026.
2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends
- Sulfuric acid prices showed a firm upward trend after the holiday, with 98% acid delivered prices ranging approximately from USD 151–172/ton across major regions.
- Low inventory levels at acid plants and stronger downstream demand from fertilizers and titanium dioxide producers accelerated procurement activity, strengthening cost-side pressure for sulfate-route TiO₂ manufacturers.
- Planned maintenance at several sulfuric acid facilities is expected to tighten regional supply, reinforcing upward cost expectations and supporting titanium dioxide price stability.
3. Market Forecast
- Low finished-product inventories and coordinated price announcements by top manufacturers of titanium dioxide may trigger a new round of price increases.
- Firm ilmenite costs and rising sulfuric acid prices will continue to provide strong cost support in the short term.
- As post-holiday production normalizes and downstream demand gradually improves, the TiO₂ market is expected to maintain a firm-to-rising trend.
Market Notice: Due to high market volatility, prices are subject to frequent adjustments.
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