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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-05-03 to 2024-05-10
Market Report
1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis
- The market for titanium ore (ilmenite) has been weak, with a few small and medium mines continuing to drop their prices. Current transaction prices for small and medium manufacturers are around $350-$360 per ton, while the prices for 38,42 grade titanium ore are around $264-$268 per ton (excluding tax).
- Prices for imported titanium ore have remained steady, with Mozambique titanium ore priced at around $368 per ton and Kenyan 47%-49% grade ore priced at around $365 per ton. There is a good demand for imported titanium ore despite domestic ore prices being high and a strong start-up in the downstream market. However, the supply of some imported titanium ore remains tight.
- The titanium slag market remains weak, with 90% low calcium and high titanium slag priced at around $1130-$1144 per ton. Due to high raw material prices, production costs for high slag are high. However, with weak downstream prices, the high slag market price may continue to be weak.
- The titanium tetrachloride market continues to operate stably, with current market prices around $922-$992 per ton. Due to insufficient start-ups and low prices of titanium tetrachloride, enterprises are reducing or halting production.
2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends
Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2024-05-10
The Panxi region sees weak and stable prices due to a sluggish downstream market. Certain areas are experiencing decreased production, which will likely continue to weaken prices. In May, the bidding price for titanium slag in the high slag market was slightly adjusted upward compared to April due to high raw material costs and significant production pressure on companies. This week, a few slag factories in the Sichuan region have resumed production. However, downstream demand remains weak, contributing to the weak and stable operation of prices.
[PriceIndex] Tiantanium dioxide price index 2294,
Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2024-05-09
The titanium dioxide market is in a sluggish season, and the high-priced shipments of titanium ore face significant pressure. The prices are steadily weakening, with transaction prices often subject to individual negotiations.
[PriceIndex] Tiantanium dioxide price index 2293,
Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2024-05-08
The bidding price for high slag in May was slightly increased compared to April. The northern region’s high slag market is at a low operating level with low market prices, putting substantial pressure on slag factories, leading to a weak and stable market operation.
[PriceIndex] Tiantanium dioxide price index 2334,
Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2024-05-07
The domestic titanium ore market is temporarily stable, and downstream companies are cautiously purchasing. The price of titanium white is adjusted downwards: the price of some titanium ore is under pressure; the price of imported titanium ore is firm: the domestic supply and demand of some sources are tightly balanced. With the arrival of some imported titanium ore in the later period, the market will maintain stable operation.