Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

The titanium ore (ilmenite) market is experiencing tight supply, causing prices to remain stable. Current prices for titanium ore are $304-$310 per ton for 46,10 grade and $326-$333 per ton for 47,20 grade.
Imported titanium ore prices are stable, with Mozambique ore priced at approximately $368 per ton and Kenyan 47-49 grade ore at $362 per ton.
The titanium slag market remains weak due to oversupply and low demand, with prices under pressure from low rutile prices.

Titanium dioxide pigment prices have decreased by $28-$42 per ton post-holiday. Current prices for Chinese rutile titanium dioxide are around $2112-$2252 per ton, and anatase titanium dioxide is around $2009-$2064 per ton.
Leading manufacturers like the LB Group have lowered prices for both sulfate and chloride process TiO2 by $28-$42 per ton, following the general market trend.
Weak end-user demand and high raw material costs continue to apply pressure on production, leading to reduced output as some companies have begun maintenance shutdowns.

Ilmenite supply will remain tight, and prices are expected to stay stable.
The titanium dioxide market remains weak, with prices expected to hold at lower levels.
Sponge titanium production is decreasing, maintaining weak price stability.