Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• Price increases were mainly driven by surging raw material costs rather than stronger downstream demand, as producers continued to face heavy margin pressure.
• Downstream buyers in coatings and plastics maintained mainly demand-based purchasing, while new order enquiries slowed and procurement sentiment remained cautious.

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 main support for the TiO₂ market remains sulfuric acid, with weekly price increases of about USD 29–44/ton, sharply raising pigment production costs.
• Current sulfuric acid prices have reached about USD 276–290/ton in Sichuan, USD 241–245/ton in Anhui, and USD 319–356/ton in Shandong.
• Sulfuric acid accounts for roughly 40% of the TiO₂ cost structure, so continued strength in sulfur and acid prices is forcing producers to pass cost pressure downstream through higher quotations.
• Although downstream demand remains mostly stable on a just-needed basis, buying frequency has declined as customers digest earlier inventory and take a wait-and-see approach toward further increases.

3. Market Forecast

• The titanium dioxide market is expected to remain biased upward in the short term, mainly supported by elevated sulfur and sulfuric acid prices.
• Cost pressure on producers is unlikely to ease soon, so the market will remain firm even as downstream demand stays cautious.
• TiO₂ prices are expected to continue rising, though the pace will still depend on raw material volatility and downstream acceptance of higher offers.

Market Notice: Due to high market volatility, prices are subject to frequent adjustments.
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