Market Report
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- This week China’s titanium dioxide market continued its upward movement, with producers raising prices again as cost pressure remained significant.
- Top manufacturers of titanium dioxide raised prices by about USD 29.11/ton this week, following last week’s broader increase of around USD 43.67/ton, bringing the cumulative two-week increase to about USD 72.78/ton.
- March orders have been relatively strong, traders and distributors have frequently raised offers, and supply of anatase grades has become tighter, with several factories temporarily suspending quotations. Some producers have not been accepting new orders since early March, which normally indicates that prices may continue rising in the coming days or weeks.
| Product | Price Index (10th Week, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Rutile | 107 to 108 |
| Anatase | 109 to 110 |
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
- The recent titanium dioxide price increases were mainly driven by sharply rising sulfuric acid costs.
- This week China’s sulfuric acid market continued its upward trend, with mainstream price increases of about USD 11.64–14.56/ton. Current sulfuric acid prices in China are generally around USD 135–226/ton, supported by high sulfur feedstock costs and tightening supply.
- High sulfur feedstock prices, maintenance shutdowns at several acid plants, and tightening supply significantly increased production costs for sulfate-process titanium dioxide producers.
- Due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts and war-related disruptions, global shipping schedules have become unstable, freight costs have increased, and CIF pricing in the titanium dioxide export market has become more volatile and inconsistent.
3. Market Forecast
- Rising sulfuric acid costs are expected to continue supporting titanium dioxide prices.
- Strong order intake in March and tightening supply conditions may keep the market firm.
- If production costs remain elevated and supply remains controlled, titanium dioxide prices are likely to continue rising in the near term.
Market Notice: Due to high market volatility, prices are subject to frequent adjustments.
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