Market Report
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- This week China’s titanium dioxide market continued its upward movement, with producers raising prices again as cost pressure remained significant.
- Top manufacturers of titanium dioxide raised prices by about USD 29.11/ton this week, following last week’s broader increase of around USD 43.67/ton, bringing the cumulative two-week increase to about USD 72.78/ton.
- March orders have been relatively strong, traders and distributors have frequently raised offers, and supply of anatase grades has become tighter, with several factories temporarily suspending quotations. Some producers have not been accepting new orders since early March, which normally indicates that prices may continue rising in the coming days or weeks.
| Product | Price Index (10th Week, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Rutile | 107 to 108 |
| Anatase | 109 to 110 |
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.