Buyer Summary: The China TiO₂ Market remained weak this week, with downstream demand still subdued and selected sulfate-process quotations moving lower. However, TiO₂ prices are already near low levels, domestic ilmenite inventories continue to decline, and sulfuric acid prices are showing increasing regional differentiation. With the traditional September–October peak season approaching, stronger restocking demand could improve market sentiment and support a price rebound.
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- The TiO₂ market remained weak during the week. Selected sulfate-process producers lowered quotations on August 18, but prices subsequently stabilized through August 20.
- Downstream purchasing remained cautious and market supply was still sufficient, keeping competition relatively intense. Chloride-process TiO₂ quotations were comparatively firmer.
- Most transactions continued to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis, while the market closely monitored pricing policies from leading manufacturers.
- With sulfate-process TiO₂ prices already close to production cost levels and producer margins under pressure, the room for another broad round of substantial price reductions appears increasingly limited.
| Product | Previous Week (30th Week, 2026) |
Current Week (31st Week, 2026) |
Weekly Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatase | 127 | 127 | 0 |
| Rutile | 129 | 129 | 0 |
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.