Buyer Summary: The China TiO₂ Market remained weak this week as seasonal demand continued to decline, while high operating rates and sufficient supply intensified competition among producers. Some manufacturers have already adjusted their quotations downward, while others continue to maintain relatively stable prices. Although further price reductions appear increasingly likely this month, manufacturers are generally reluctant to be the first to cut prices. The latest pricing positions of individual producers are expected to become clearer after CHINACOAT. Meanwhile, lower ilmenite and sulfuric acid prices have weakened production cost support, while overseas anti-dumping measures continue to affect export sentiment. Near-term TiO₂ prices are expected to remain under pressure.
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- The TiO₂ market remained weak this week, with some manufacturers making further price adjustments. Downstream demand from coatings, plastics, and other end-use industries continued to be sluggish as the traditional off-season approached. Buyers mainly focused on immediate requirements, while new-order activity remained limited.
- Industry operating rates remained relatively high, keeping market supply sufficient. Some manufacturers continued to face considerable inventory pressure, while competition for new orders intensified. Lower-priced offers became more common, and actual transactions were increasingly negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
- Export demand continued to provide support for selected manufacturers, but overseas anti-dumping measures have increased uncertainty for Chinese suppliers. Some export cargoes have reportedly returned to the domestic market, adding to local competition and shipment pressure.
- Market quotations remain differentiated among manufacturers. Although further price reductions are increasingly expected this month, most producers are reluctant to take the initiative and become the first to lower their quotations. As a result, some brands continue to maintain relatively stable prices despite the broader downward market pressure. The latest pricing strategies of individual manufacturers are expected to become clearer after CHINACOAT.
| Product | Previous Week (41st Week, 2026) |
Current Week (42nd 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.