Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

• The titanium dioxide market has been weak, with some price reductions by leading manufacturers to stimulate sales. As of the end of December, the price for Chinese rutile titanium dioxide is approximately $1,944-$2,039 per ton, and anatase titanium dioxide is around $1,751-$1,862 per ton.
• High raw material costs, including ilmenite and sulfuric acid, are putting pressure on titanium dioxide manufacturers, limiting their ability to reduce prices further. Most prices remain near the cost line.
• The market is experiencing a seasonal downturn, with demand remaining low. Enterprises have been offering discounts of $27-$68 per ton to facilitate sales.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends