Market Report
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- Firm ilmenite, sulfur, and sulfuric acid costs continued to support TiO₂ prices, while producers still faced heavy procurement and production cost pressure.
- Downstream purchasing remained mainly demand-based and cautious after the holiday, but low inventories and existing order backlogs kept the market in a relatively tight balance.
| Product | Price Index (17th Week, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Anatase | 124-126 |
| Rutile | 126-128 |
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.