China Titanium Market Commentary: Mixed Trends Amidst Cost Pressures and Selective Demand

In the Panxi region, medium-grade ore supply remains tight, underpinning firm raw material costs. Water-selection plants continue to operate at low rates, creating pockets of supply strain in the market. Downstream inquiries have increased, yet procurement remains cautious, and the market continues to exhibit price divergence, with participants largely adopting a “wait-and-see” stance.