Market Report
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- Producers are facing intense cost pressure from sharply rising raw materials, while factory inventories remain low and some producers already have delivery schedules extending to late June.
- New order prices continued to move higher this week, and some producers have temporarily suspended quotations or adopted selective quoting due to heavy production and shipment pressure.
| Product | Price Index (13th Week, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Rutile | 112 to 114 |
| Anatase | 114 to 116 |
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 market is being strongly driven by sulfuric acid, with recent price increases of about USD 29–44/ton, pushing TiO₂ production costs sharply higher.
- Current sulfuric acid prices have reached about USD 247–269/ton for 98% smelting acid in Sichuan, USD 319–363/ton for 98% sulfur-based acid in Sichuan, and USD 197–202/ton for 98% smelting acid in Anhui.
- Supply tightness at acid plants, high sulfur feedstock prices, and further planned maintenance in April are increasing uncertainty in raw material procurement and reinforcing bullish sentiment in the TiO₂ market.
- Top manufacturers of titanium dioxide raised new order prices by about USD 102/ton this week, while CITIC Titanium, Yibin Tianyuan, and Shandong Dongjia announced increases of about USD 145–218/ton, and more producers are expected to follow.
3. Market Forecast
- The titanium dioxide market is expected to remain on an upward path in the short term, mainly supported by surging sulfuric acid costs and continued raw material uncertainty.
- Low inventories, long order backlogs, and selective quotations will likely keep market supply relatively tight and support firm prices.
- Further price increase announcements are likely, although downstream buyers are still cautious and may continue to resist higher offers where possible.
Market Notice: Due to high market volatility, prices are subject to frequent adjustments.
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