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TiO₂ Price Forecast: Weak September Demand but Firmer Costs and Price-Hike Intentions Support Stabilization< 2026-08-28 to 2026-09-04
Buyer Summary: The China TiO₂ Market remained cautious this week as “Golden September” demand continued to underperform expectations. However, market sentiment became firmer as shipments improved at some producers, selected order books extended to 15–20 days, domestic ilmenite supply tightened, and leading TiO₂ manufacturers showed an intention to raise prices during September. While a broad rebound has not yet been confirmed, resistance to further price reductions is clearly strengthening.
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- The TiO₂ market remained weak but increasingly stable during the week. Demand was still below traditional September expectations, while overall market inventories remained relatively high and competition among producers continued.
- At the same time, shipments improved at selected manufacturers, with some producers reporting approximately 15–20 days of orders on hand. Low-end quotations also became firmer as production costs remained under pressure.
- Market sentiment strengthened after reports from a meeting of leading TiO₂ manufacturers indicated an intention to raise prices during September. Several other producers also showed stronger price-support or price-increase intentions, although actual transactions remained largely negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
- By September 3–4, TiO₂ quotations were broadly stable. Some producers in Panzhihua temporarily suspended production due to low prices, cost pressure, and weak demand, while overall industry operating rates remained relatively high.
- The market therefore remains divided between weak end-user demand and increasingly firm producer resistance to further price reductions.
| Product | Previous Week (32nd Week, 2026) |
Current Week (33nd 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 2026-09-03
Titanium Market Commentary: Mixed Signals Across the Value Chain
Titanium Ore
Supply conditions for titanium ore remain constrained, particularly in Xinjiang where several mines continue to operate at reduced capacity or remain fully halted. Combined with earlier inventory drawdowns across the market, small and mid-sized miners are holding firm on their price offers. New quotes from the Panzhihua region remain above 179.76 USD/ton.
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Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2026-09-02
China Titanium Market Weekly: Mixed Sentiment as Downstream Demand Softens
China’s titanium market presented a mixed landscape this week, with feedstock prices remaining weak and chaotic, while downstream segments showed signs of stabilization amid cautious buyer behavior. The overall tone was one of pressure from high supply and subdued consumer demand, though some pockets of firmness emerged in intermediates and potential price support for finished pigments.
Titanium Ore (Imported)
Imported titanium ore prices remained under pressure, trading in a weak and disorderly manner. Downstream buyers adopted a cautious stance on raw material procurement, and competition among portside inventories stayed fierce. Supply-side pressure on the titanium ore market remained significant, with low-priced cargoes still circulating in the market, contributing to a persistently fragile price environment.
Key Market Points
- Procurement sentiment downstream cautious; limited restocking appetite.
- Portside competition intense; oversupply continues to weigh on prices.
- Low-priced offers still prevalent, keeping the market in a weak, volatile state.
Titanium Slag (High-Titanium)
In August, the northern enterprises’ tender price for 90% low-calcium-magnesium high-titanium slag settled at 775.11 USD/ton, a decline of 29.81 USD/ton from July. The high-titanium slag market remains at a low price level, while production costs for raw and auxiliary materials continue to exert pressure. The segment overall remains weak, with prices holding at a fragilely stable level.
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Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2026-09-01
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Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2026-08-31
Titanium Market Commentary: Weak Stability Persists Across Segments
The Chinese titanium market continues to exhibit a weak and stable tone, with demand remaining lackluster across most downstream sectors. Raw material supply stays tight, while producers face squeezed margins, fostering firm price-holding sentiment. However, new transaction volumes remain limited, and the market is characterized by cautious negotiations and persistent pricing pressure.
Titanium Ore
Titanium ore trading remains sluggish, with ongoing weakness in demand and sustained tightness in raw material supply. Concentrator operations are experiencing production cost inversions, which bolsters producers’ resolve to hold prices firm. Nevertheless, fresh deals are limited as buyers and sellers remain at odds. The market continues its weak but stable trend.