Domestic titanium ore operations are running at reduced rates, and downstream buyers had largely completed pre-holiday restocking, leaving new order shipments weaker. Pressured by costs, ore dressing plants are keeping quotations stable for now.
Buyer Summary: The China TiO₂ Market remained broadly stable this week. Producers continue to benefit from order backlogs extending into late October, supporting current quotations after the recent price increases. However, “Golden September” demand remains weaker than expected, new-order activity slowed as buyers became more cautious, and lower ilmenite and sulfuric acid prices provided some cost relief. Near-term TiO₂ prices are therefore expected to remain firm but stable, with limited support for another broad increase unless downstream demand improves.
| Product | Previous Week (35th Week, 2026) |
Current Week (36th Week, 2026) |
Weekly Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatase | 129 | 129 | 0 |
| Rutile | 131 | 131 | 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.
The titanium ore market is operating in a weak and stable manner, with prices lingering at low levels. The price spread across different regions continues to narrow, placing significant pressure on miners to ship material. Overall, the market is trending softer while appearing stable on the surface.
The overall price center for domestic titanium ore has drifted lower. Weak price support reflects a combination of factors: titanium ore plants are running at low utilization rates, and environmental inspections in some regions have further disrupted operations. New order shipments remain under pressure, leaving prices difficult to sustain. The titanium ore market continues to operate in a weak mode.
The imported ore market also remains weak. Miners face heavy cost pressures, while both supply and demand continue to be subdued. Prices are at low levels, and the market is holding in a weak and stable pattern.
In August, a northern enterprise’s tender price for 90% low-calcium, low-magnesium high-titanium slag was set at 778.03 USD/ton, down 29.92 USD/ton from the July price. The high-titanium slag market is balancing weakly between supply and demand, with downstream demand basically stable. The high-titanium slag market is temporarily holding steady.
Titanium tetrachloride is quoted at 867.85–897.78 USD/ton. Production costs are stable, and the market operating rate is not high. Enterprises are keeping prices flat, and the market continues to hold steady.
The sponge titanium market is operating in a weakly stable condition. The mainstream quote for Grade 0 sponge titanium is around 6584.47–6734.11 USD/ton, while the mainstream quote for Grade 1 civilian sponge titanium is around 6434.11–6584.47 USD/ton.