Market Report
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- After the holiday period, China’s titanium dioxide market remained stable, while several top manufacturers of titanium dioxide issued price increase notices of approximately USD 100/ton.
- Production declined during the holiday as around ten producers implemented maintenance shutdowns or output reductions, resulting in relatively low social inventories.
- Post-holiday operating rates are gradually recovering, but firm ilmenite prices and elevated production costs continue to support strong pricing sentiment across the market.
- The RMB appreciated significantly during the week, strengthening by nearly 1% against the USD, increasing export pricing pressure and supporting higher USD-denominated TiO₂ quotations.
| Product | Price Index (8th Week, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Rutile | 106 to 107 |
| Anatase | 108 to 109 |
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.