Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

The titanium ore (ilmenite) market is experiencing a weak trend, with minor price fluctuations. Prices for small and medium manufacturers are approximately $235-$245 per ton, while 38 grade titanium ore is priced around $154-$168 per ton (excluding tax).
Imported titanium ore prices have shown a slight weakening, with Mozambique’s CIF price at $368 per ton, Vietnam’s FOB price at $290-$305 per ton, and Australia’s CIF price at $285-$305 per ton. Domestic market weakness is causing pressure on imported titanium ore prices.

The titanium dioxide pigment market remains weak, with Chinese rutile titanium dioxide priced around $1,821-$1,960 per ton, and anatase titanium dioxide at $1,653-$1,736 per ton. High raw material costs continue to exert pressure on production.
There is significant inventory pressure and weak internal market demand, leading to competitive pricing and increased export challenges due to tariffs.
The sulfuric acid market is stable, with prices in Zhejiang at $84-$92 per ton and in Henan at $78-$88 per ton. Supply is balancing out as production resumes, but demand remains cautious.

Weak downstream demand may cause continued price weakness in the titanium dioxide market.
High inventory levels and export pressures will likely maintain the weak price trend.
The sponge titanium market will remain stable due to balanced supply and demand.
The market is full of expectations for the traditional peak season, and the weak market sentiment may be approaching an end.

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