Market Report
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- This week China’s titanium dioxide market entered a clear price rally, with 27 producers issuing price increase announcements led by top manufacturers of titanium dioxide.
- The price adjustments were mainly driven by rising production costs, including sharply higher sulfuric acid prices and firm ilmenite raw material costs.
- Maintenance shutdowns at several titanium dioxide plants in February reduced supply, while producer inventories remained relatively low.
- Export orders continued to perform well and market sentiment strengthened as the traditional “March–April” peak demand season approaches.
| Product | Price Index (9th 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.