Buyer Summary: The China TiO₂ market remained weak as soft downstream demand, rising factory inventories, and abundant supply continued to pressure transaction prices. Sulfuric acid costs stayed high, but lower ilmenite prices and intense competition created further room for negotiation, so buyers may continue to see differentiated quotations in the near term.
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- The Titanium Dioxide Price continued to weaken this week, with some suppliers reducing quotations further as shipment pressure and inventory levels increased.
- The price gap between high-end and low-end TiO₂ products exceeded USD 290/ton in some transactions, reflecting significant differences in supplier inventory, cost structure, and order pressure.
- Factory inventories continued to rise while most producers maintained normal or high operating rates. One producer in Southwest China suspended production, but higher operating rates in Shandong and stable production elsewhere kept overall TiO₂ supply sufficient.
- Chloride-process TiO₂ prices also moved lower, increasing competition across the China TiO₂ Market. Most transactions remained negotiable on a case-by-case basis.
| Product | Price Index (25nd Week, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Anatase | 131-131 |
| Rutile | 133-133 |
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.