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Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2026-06-29
China Titanium Market Commentary: Persistent Weakness Across the Board
Titanium Ore (Ilmenite and Rutile)
The titanium ore market remains in a downtrend, with new order intakes facing significant pressure. Price levels are increasingly chaotic, and one major producing region has seen a reduction of 4.42 USD/ton for new orders. Supply of titanium ore is ample, leading to intense competition among sellers. The market’s weakening trajectory is expected to continue.
[PriceIndex] Tiantanium dioxide price index 2404,
Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2026-06-26
[PriceIndex] Tiantanium dioxide price index 2415,
China TiO₂ Market Forecast: Titanium Dioxide Price Weakens Under Slow Demand 2026-06-12 to 2026-06-26
Buyer Summary: The China TiO₂ market moved lower this week as weak downstream demand, slow new orders, and rising producer inventories increased price pressure. Although sulfuric acid costs remained high, weak transactions continued to weigh on Rutile TiO₂ and Anatase TiO₂ prices.
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis
- The market remained in the off-season, with weak new order activity, rising producer inventories, and limited improvement in shipments even after price reductions.
- First-tier producer quotations stayed relatively firm, while second- and third-tier producer prices declined more sharply. Most transactions were negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
- China exported 152,800 tons of titanium dioxide in May 2026, up 12.63% year on year but down 21.05% month on month. From January to May 2026, cumulative exports reached around 883,100 tons, up 12.55% year on year.
| Product | Price Index (23nd Week, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Anatase | 135-133 |
| Rutile | 137-135 |
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.
