Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2026-08-26
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[PriceIndex] Tiantanium dioxide price index 2162,
Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2026-08-25
Titanium Market Commentary: Supply Tightness Amidst Weak Downstream Demand
Raw Materials: Titanium Ore and Titanium Slag
Supply of titanium ore in the Panxi region remains persistently tight, with small and medium-sized miners holding firm on their price quotes. Downstream titanium dioxide prices are weak, and buyers continue to exert strong downward pressure on new orders. Procurement of raw materials is cautious, with transaction prices remaining in a stalemate. The market is waiting for guidance from major Panxi producers. On the import side, imported titanium raw material supplies are gradually decreasing, but downstream demand is sluggish, leading to significant selling pressure. Imported titanium ore prices remain chaotic.
[PriceIndex] Tiantanium dioxide price index 2162,
Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2026-08-24
Titanium Market Commentary: Mixed Sentiment Across Value Chain
The Chinese titanium market is exhibiting divergent trends across different segments, with upstream raw material supply constraints in the Panxi region underpinning prices, while downstream demand remains lackluster and continues to pressure the market. Overall, the market is characterized by cautious sentiment, with players awaiting clearer signals from major producers.
Titanium Ore
Supply of titanium ore in the Panxi region remains persistently tight, with small and mid-sized miners holding firm on their price offers. Downstream titanium dioxide buyers are adopting a price-cutting stance for new orders, reflecting the weak market environment. The market is largely in a wait-and-see mode, anticipating announcements from major Panxi producers. In the near term, titanium ore prices are expected to remain stable.
[PriceIndex] Tiantanium dioxide price index 2161,
Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2026-08-21
[PriceIndex] Tiantanium dioxide price index 2161,
TiO₂ Price Forecast: Tightening Ilmenite Supply and Peak-Season Demand May Support a Rebound 2026-08-14 to 2026-08-21
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.
2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends
Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2026-08-20
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.