Buyer Summary: The China TiO₂ market remained under pressure this week as downstream demand stayed weak and producers continued to face shipment pressure. Although sulfuric acid and raw material costs remained elevated, sluggish buying activity and frequent price adjustments kept the Titanium Dioxide Price on a downward trend.
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- Weak downstream demand continued to weigh on the market. Several TiO₂ producers lowered quotations again at the beginning of the month, while leading manufacturers maintained relatively firm offers, resulting in a wider price gap across the market.
- Frequent price adjustments, intense competition, and relatively high operating rates kept the China TiO₂ Market under pressure. Most transactions continued to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
- Chloride-process TiO₂ continued to challenge sulfate-process products, leading to greater product differentiation and increasing competitive pressure within the market.
| Product | Price Index (24nd Week, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Anatase | 133-131 |
| Rutile | 135-133 |
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.