The titanium ore market maintains stability with high operation levels in downstream companies. Market demand is good, and raw material costs are supportive, resulting in high prices for titanium ore. The high slag titanium market is temporarily stable: In April, the high slag market bidding price remained flat compared to the previous month, and the downstream demand is generally stable. However, the high cost of raw materials puts pressure on high slag companies, with market start-up rates remaining low.

The cost of titanium slag production is under pressure due to the high price of raw titanium ore. In April, the bidding price in the high-slag market remained stable, with a steady downstream demand. The price of high slag is expected to remain stable. The market price for titanium tetrachloride is CNY 6300-6800 per ton (USD 870.80-940.08 per ton). The titanium tetrachloride market remains stable, with a balanced production and sales in businesses, and the price is expected to remain stable for the time being.