Buyer Summary: The China TiO₂ Market remained broadly stable this week. Producers continue to benefit from order backlogs extending into late October, supporting current quotations after the recent price increases. However, “Golden September” demand remains weaker than expected, new-order activity slowed as buyers became more cautious, and lower ilmenite and sulfuric acid prices provided some cost relief. Near-term TiO₂ prices are therefore expected to remain firm but stable, with limited support for another broad increase unless downstream demand improves.
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- The TiO₂ market remained broadly stable this week following the recent price-hike wave. Producers maintained firmer new-order quotations, while low-priced material became less common in the market.
- Many TiO₂ producers currently have production schedules and order backlogs extending into late October, providing support for current prices despite weaker-than-expected downstream demand.
- However, downstream buyers became more cautious after recent quotation increases, and new-order activity was relatively moderate this week. Overall TiO₂ production remained high, although selected plants in Jiangsu and Anhui operated below normal rates.
- As “Golden September” approaches its end without a strong demand recovery, the market is increasingly characterized by a balance between producer order support and cautious downstream purchasing.
| Product | Previous Week (35th Week, 2026) |
Current Week (36th Week, 2026) |
Weekly Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatase | 129 | 129 | 0 |
| Rutile | 131 | 131 | 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.