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China TiO₂ Market Forecast: Price Upside Expected on Tight Supply and Rising Costs 2026-02-13 to 2026-02-28

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

  • After the holiday period, China’s titanium dioxide market remained stable, while several top manufacturers of titanium dioxide issued price increase notices of approximately USD 100/ton.
  • Production declined during the holiday as around ten producers implemented maintenance shutdowns or output reductions, resulting in relatively low social inventories.
  • Post-holiday operating rates are gradually recovering, but firm ilmenite prices and elevated production costs continue to support strong pricing sentiment across the market.
  • The RMB appreciated significantly during the week, strengthening by nearly 1% against the USD, increasing export pricing pressure and supporting higher USD-denominated TiO₂ quotations.
Product Price Index (8th Week, 2026)
Rutile 106 to 107
Anatase 108 to 109

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

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Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2026-02-26

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Titanium Market Commentary: Stability with Upward Pressure in Titanium Dioxide

The overall titanium market is exhibiting a mixed but cautiously firming trend. While upstream raw materials show stability, downstream product prices, particularly for titanium dioxide, are signaling potential increases driven by cost pressures and supply dynamics. Market sentiment is largely characterized by a wait-and-see approach.

Titanium Ore

The titanium ore market is temporarily stable, with most miners maintaining pre-holiday price levels. A strong wait-and-see sentiment prevails. As downstream titanium dioxide plants gradually resume operations, the ore market is expected to remain firm, providing cost support for the sector.

Titanium Slag

The February tender price for 90% low-calcium-magnesium high-grade slag from northern enterprises settled at approximately 773.69 USD/ton, a decrease of about 14.60 USD/ton from January. High raw material costs continue to pressure slag producers, who are maintaining reduced operating rates. Market demand is in a fragile balance, keeping high-grade slag prices at low levels.

Titanium Tetrachloride

The titanium tetrachloride market is operating steadily, with offers ranging from 700.68 to 810.19 USD/ton. Influenced by stable cost factors, prices are expected to hold firm in the near term.

Sponge Titanium

Sponge titanium prices are holding steady. Civil-grade (Grade 1) material is priced between 6568.87 and 6861.08 USD/ton, while Grade 0 material is quoted from 6715.15 to 7007.36 USD/ton. Demand is showing signs of divergence, but overall enterprise inventory levels are healthy, contributing to the current price stability.

Titanium Dioxide

The titanium dioxide price index rose to 1969 today, up 5 points. Xianghai Titanium Industry announced a price increase of approximately 72.99 USD/ton for the domestic market and 100 USD/ton for international sales. Two chloride-process producers have already raised their prices sequentially, while most sulfate-process firms remain in a wait-and-see mode, anticipating a potential industry-wide price hike and awaiting guidance from leading enterprises.

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Post-Holiday TiO₂ Market Forecast: Supply Tightening and Cost Support Outlook 2026-02-06 to 2026-02-13

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

  • The China titanium dioxide market showed stable conditions, with top manufacturers of titanium dioxide maintaining firm pricing strategies and controlling order intake ahead of seasonal holidays.
  • Trading activity slowed as downstream buyers reduced purchasing, while several producers focused on fulfilling existing contracts rather than accepting new spot orders.
  • Maintenance shutdown plans among multiple producers may temporarily reduce operating rates, supporting short-term market stability and tightening supply expectations.
  • USD-denominated export prices are expected to continue rising, as the strengthening RMB increases pricing pressure on overseas quotations.
Product Price Index (7th Week, 2026)
Rutile 105 to 106
Anatase 107 to 108

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

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