Buyer Summary: The China TiO₂ Market remained broadly stable after the holiday. A leading manufacturer raised its listed distributor price by approximately USD 44/ton, while several other producers increased quotations by around USD 29/ton. Some new-price orders were reported, and existing order backlogs continue to support producer quotations. However, “Silver October” demand remains weaker than expected, keeping the market in a supply-demand tug-of-war. Meanwhile, the UK’s proposed anti-dumping measures on Chinese rutile TiO₂ have emerged as a new export-market variable.
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- The TiO₂ market remained broadly stable after the holiday. A leading manufacturer raised its listed distributor price by approximately USD 44/ton, while selected producers increased quotations by around USD 29/ton.
- Some orders were concluded at the new quotation levels, while existing order backlogs continued to support producer pricing.
- However, “Silver October” demand remains weaker than expected. Buyers continue to purchase cautiously, and whether recent increases can be fully translated into transaction prices remains uncertain.
- Overall, the market remains stable, with transactions continuing to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis according to supplier inventory, cost structure, and order conditions.
| Product | Previous Week (36th Week, 2026) |
Current Week (37th 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.