Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• China’s TiO₂ market shows weak sentiment this week, with limited new orders and most producers executing previous contracts.
• Top manufacturers, including leading TiO₂ producers such as LB Group, held prices stable overall, though market activity remains subdued.
• Despite soft demand, inventories at major plants remain manageable, supported by high raw-material costs (sulfuric acid and ilmenite).

Product	Price Range (USD/MT)	Change vs Last Week
Rutile-grade TiO₂	$1,830 – $1,910	No change
Anatase-grade TiO₂	$1,660 – $1,750	No change

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

• Low-season demand persists, with distributors and end-users reluctant to increase procurement.
• Sulfuric acid prices continue to rise sharply due to tight sulfur supply, creating strong cost pressure for TiO₂ producers.
• Domestic ilmenite supply tightened again this week, keeping ore prices firm even as imported ilmenite faces weaker sentiment.
• High feedstock costs prevent large-scale price reductions in TiO₂ despite weak demand.

3. Market Forecast

• Cost Support: Rising sulfuric acid and firm domestic ilmenite supply will continue to support TiO₂ production costs.
• Price Outlook: TiO₂ prices expected to remain stable-to-weak, with limited downward space due to elevated production costs.
• Demand Outlook: No significant recovery in downstream demand is expected in the short term; buying activity will stay conservative.
• Producer Behavior: Major producers, including LB Group, are likely to maintain steady price policies to preserve margins and control inventory pressure.

• For more reports: TiO₂ Market Report