China Titanium Market Weekly: Prices Stabilize Amid Weak Demand and Seasonal Slowdown

The Chinese titanium market continues to show mixed but generally cautious trends this week, with most segments experiencing subdued trading activity and persistent downward pressure on prices. Feedstock costs remain elevated relative to product prices, squeezing producer margins and prompting operational adjustments across the supply chain.

Titanium Ore

In the Panxi region, water-selection plants are operating at low utilization rates due to high raw material costs, resulting in production losses for many selectors. This month, major producers have further reduced their price quotes, narrowing the price gap between different grades of titanium ore. The market is gradually moving towards inventory reduction as buyers adopt a wait-and-see stance.