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Titanium Market Summary

Titanium Slag

The titanium slag market is operating at a low level. In December, Northern enterprises’ bidding price for 90% low-calcium-magnesium high-titanium slag is 6,950 CNY/ton, which is an increase of 200 CNY/ton compared to the previous month. Despite weak demand and insufficient production from titanium slag enterprises, the market remains relatively sluggish due to the impact of imported high-grade titanium materials.

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Titanium Market Summary

In the Panxi region, raw material shortages and tight market supply have led to increased price quotes from small and medium miners. However, there is significant pressure on the downstream market, resulting in a supply-demand standoff.

Titanium Slag

The titanium slag market is operating at low levels. In December, the tender price for 90% low-calcium-magnesium high-titanium slag from northern enterprises is set at 6950 CNY/ton, an increase of 200 CNY/ton from the previous month. Despite weak demand, limited market supply leads to stable weak prices.

Market Summary

Pangang Ore Prices: The prices remain stable. In Chengde, due to cold weather, the supply of raw materials is gradually decreasing, leading some processing plants to halt production. Companies are fulfilling existing orders, and with the holiday approaching, some may temporarily stop taking new orders.

Market Summary

The processing plants in the Panxi region are mostly shut down. The supply of medium-grade ore for water selection plants is low, leading to high prices. The operating rate for titanium ore is low, and companies are maintaining strong price quotes. In the Chengde region, due to weather and market factors, selection plants are also gradually shutting down, mainly consuming inventory.

Titanium Slag

In December, the tender price for 90% low calcium-magnesium high titanium slag from northern companies is 6,950 CNY/ton, which is an increase of 200 CNY/ton from the previous month. The number of operational high titanium slag companies remains low, demand is weak, market confidence is lacking, and costs are high. The price of titanium slag remains stable.

• Price: 6,950 CNY/ton (approximately 955.38 USD/ton)

Titanium Tetrachloride

The market price for titanium tetrachloride ranges between 6,000 to 6,400 CNY/ton, and costs remain high with stable prices. The downstream sponge titanium market has risen again, with increased shipments in some areas. Low-priced sources from earlier are gradually decreasing, and the titanium tetrachloride market remains stable overall.

• Price Range: 6,000 – 6,400 CNY/ton (approximately 824.60 – 879.46 USD/ton)

Sponge Titanium

The price for first-grade civilian sponge titanium is around 44,000 to 46,000 CNY/ton. Manufacturers have some orders in hand this month, and market inventory is gradually decreasing. Downstream companies are cautiously observing, and transactions are stagnant. Due to cost impacts, market prices remain strong.

• Price Range: 44,000 – 46,000 CNY/ton (approximately 6,046.99 – 6,322.98 USD/ton)

Titanium Dioxide

The current price index for titanium dioxide is 2024.41,726.95, a decrease of 1 from yesterday. Some manufacturers have canceled discounts, mainly due to inventory reduction efforts. The overall market demand remains weak, but more companies are expected to begin maintenance in the future. The titanium dioxide market is being watched closely, with prices continuing to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

Titanium Market Summary

In the Panzhihua-Xichang region, processing plants are mostly shut down, and there is a shortage of medium-grade ore for water separation plants, leading to high prices. The operating rate of titanium mines is low, and enterprises maintain firm quotations.