Market Report
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- The TiO₂ market experienced another round of price increase announcements this week. On June 5, LB Group announced a price increase of approximately USD 145/ton for the domestic market and USD 150/ton for international markets across all TiO₂ products.
- Following LB Group’s announcement, more than ten producers, including Xianghai Titanium, Jinhai Titanium, and Tianneng Chemical, issued similar price increase letters. As of June 10, a total of 14 TiO₂ manufacturers had announced price increases, marking the fifth industry-wide round of price hikes this year.
- Although downstream demand remains cautious, the latest collective price increase wave has strengthened market sentiment and increased expectations for further price adjustments.
- At the same time, sulfur and sulfuric acid costs surged sharply, significantly increasing TiO₂ production costs and becoming the main driver behind the industry’s latest price increase efforts.
| Product | Price Index (22nd Week, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Anatase | 135-135 |
| Rutile | 137-137 |
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.