Buyer Summary: The China TiO₂ market moved lower this week as weak downstream demand, slow new orders, and rising producer inventories increased price pressure. Although sulfuric acid costs remained high, weak transactions continued to weigh on Rutile TiO₂ and Anatase TiO₂ prices.
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- The market remained in the off-season, with weak new order activity, rising producer inventories, and limited improvement in shipments even after price reductions.
- First-tier producer quotations stayed relatively firm, while second- and third-tier producer prices declined more sharply. Most transactions were negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
- China exported 152,800 tons of titanium dioxide in May 2026, up 12.63% year on year but down 21.05% month on month. From January to May 2026, cumulative exports reached around 883,100 tons, up 12.55% year on year.
| Product | Price Index (23nd Week, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Anatase | 135-133 |
| Rutile | 137-135 |
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.