Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

The titanium dioxide market was slightly more active than last week. Chinese rutile TiO₂ ex-factory prices were around $1,856–$1,954 per ton (including tax), while anatase TiO₂ prices stayed at $1,703–$1,746 per ton, unchanged from last week.
The TiO₂ price index fluctuated slightly between 1,859 and 1,857, reflecting weak demand and continued cautious sentiment in the market.
Most enterprises executed delivery of existing orders, while new orders were limited. Some producers faced growing inventory pressure due to low operating rates.

Raw material cost pressure remained, particularly from high-priced feedstocks such as ilmenite and titanium slag, though demand stayed weak.
Sulfuric acid prices showed regional differences: in Fujian, 98% smelter acid was quoted at $96.75–$105.17 per ton, while in Guangxi the range was $106.56–$114.96 per ton. Market sentiment in Guangxi and Guangdong was firm, though downstream acceptance of high prices was limited. In Fujian, slower shipments and inventory increases led to a $2.80 per ton decline in new orders.
Titanium tetrachloride (TiCl₄) remained weak, with quotations at $701–$743 per ton. Competitive pressure persisted, and high-end transactions were difficult.
Sponge titanium was steady: grade 1 material at $6,730–$7,010 per ton, and 0-grade material at $6,870–$7,150 per ton. Supply was sufficient, inquiries improved slightly, but downstream procurement remained cautious. Producers continued to show strong intentions to hold prices firm.

As the leadling producer suspended production caused by accident, the price will keep raise in short term.
Inventory pressure at some producers may weigh on sentiment, though large enterprises continue to focus on order delivery rather than aggressive pricing adjustments.
Market direction will largely depend on tender results for high-titanium slag and official pricing announcements from leading manufacturers such as LB Group.

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