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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-12-13 to 2024-12-20

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium dioxide market remains stable but weak, with current prices for Chinese rutile titanium dioxide ranging from approximately $1,939 to $2,064 per ton, and anatase titanium dioxide priced between $1,745 and $1,856 per ton.
  • Downstream demand continues to be sluggish, leading to significant pressure on market shipments and increasing inventory levels for some enterprises.
  • Despite the slight reduction in titanium ore prices, production costs remain high, causing enterprises to operate near their cost lines.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-11-28 to 2024-12-06

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium dioxide pigment market is experiencing weak demand with prices for rutile titanium dioxide are around $2092-$2110 per ton, and anatase titanium dioxide is around $1857-$1952 per ton.
  • Production costs remain high due to increasing raw material prices, with limited room for price reductions. Despite this, enterprises face significant pressure due to low demand and slow inventory turnover.
  • Top manufacturers, including LB Group, have maintained stable pricing strategies amid market challenges, reflecting cautious optimism about future trends.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-11-22 to 2024-11-28

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium ore market remains weak with prices for small and medium manufacturers ranging from $274-$279 per ton for 46%-10%, and $305-$318 per ton for 47%-20% . Prices for 38% titanium are around $188-$196 per ton (excluding tax). There is limited demand, and some miners are struggling with stock sales.
  • Imported titanium ore prices have remained relatively steady with Mozambique ore priced at around $368 per ton, and Kenyan 47-49% grade ore at around $362 per ton. However, downstream demand remains low, and some manufacturers are cautious with purchasing.
  • With weak downstream demand and high raw material costs, the titanium ore market is expected to stay subdued, and price drops will be limited.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-11-15 to 2024-11-22

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The domestic titanium dioxide market continues to be sluggish, with current prices for Chinese rutile titanium dioxide are around $2112-$2180 per ton, and anatase titanium dioxide is around $1967-$2022 per ton.
  • October’s titanium dioxide exports reached 154,300 tons, marking a 5.14% month-on-month increase. However, November’s export orders have seen a decline due to weakening global demand, leading to inventory pressure for manufacturers.
  • Raw material costs, including sulfuric acid and ferrous sulfate, have risen, but ilmenite prices have only slightly decreased, pushing some producers to operate near cost lines.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-11-08 to 2024-11-15

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The market for titanium ore (ilmenite) is experiencing weakness, with prices of small and medium manufacturers around $283-$288 per ton (converted from 2040-2080 yuan/ton using the exchange rate of 7.21640), and 38% titanium ore (excluding tax) priced at around $205-$212 per ton (converted from 1480-1530 yuan/ton).
  • Prices for imported titanium ore remain steady. Mozambique titanium ore is priced at approximately $368 per ton, while Kenyan 47%-49% grade ore is priced at about $362 per ton. Despite high domestic ore prices, demand for imported ore is subdued, and the market remains largely in a wait-and-see state.
  • The titanium slag market is weak, with 90% low calcium and high titanium slag priced around $935 per ton (converted from 6750 yuan/ton). High production costs and weak downstream demand continue to pressure the market.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-11-01 to 2024-11-08

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium dioxide market is experiencing a weak phase. Current prices for Chinese rutile titanium dioxide are around $2112-$2252 per ton, and anatase titanium dioxide is around $2009-$2064 per ton. The market is in its off-season, and demand remains subdued.
  • Top manufacturers, including LB Group, are facing significant pressure from unsold inventory, and export sales are being impacted by anti-dumping duties in some regions.
  • Environmental inspections have led to reduced production capacity in areas like Panzhihua, further affecting the titanium dioxide market.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-10-25 to 2024-11-01

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium ore (ilmenite) market is weak. Prices from small and medium-sized manufacturers are around $292-$302 per ton, with 38-grade ore priced at approximately $211-$218 per ton (excluding tax).
  • Imported titanium ore prices are stable, with Mozambique ore at around $368 per ton and Kenyan 47%-49% grade ore at $362 per ton. Domestic demand is weaker, but the international market remains strong, leading to tight supply of high-quality ore.
  • The high titanium slag market is sluggish, with prices around $985 per ton. High production costs and weak demand are impacting the market.
  • The titanium tetrachloride market is stable, with prices around $844-$900 per ton. Downstream demand remains weak, leading to reduced production.

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-10-18 to 2024-10-25

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium dioxide market is relatively stable, with prices for Current prices for Chinese rutile titanium dioxide are around $2112-$2252 per ton, and anatase titanium dioxide is around $2009-$2064 per ton.
  • Domestic downstream markets are weak, leading to increased pressure on enterprises to sell their stock. Additionally, environmental inspections and mining permit issues have tightened the supply of titanium ore, contributing to high raw material costs.
  • Exports of titanium dioxide remain strong, supporting high production levels despite domestic market challenges.

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-10-11 to 2024-10-18

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium dioxide market is experiencing weak stability. Current prices for Chinese rutile titanium dioxide are around $2112-$2252 per ton, and anatase titanium dioxide is around $2009-$2064 per ton.
  • Demand remains lackluster, resulting in large inventory pressures on manufacturers. Environmental regulations and equipment maintenance have led to reduced production in several regions, including Southwest China, East China, and Shandong.
  • Despite high raw material costs, manufacturers face significant cost pressures. However, due to the weak domestic demand and the imposition of anti-dumping duties by Brazil on Chinese titanium dioxide, there is considerable pressure on export prices.

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-10-05 to 2024-10-12

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium ore (ilmenite) market is experiencing tight supply, causing prices to remain stable. Current prices for titanium ore are $304-$310 per ton for 46,10 grade and $326-$333 per ton for 47,20 grade.
  • Imported titanium ore prices are stable, with Mozambique ore priced at approximately $368 per ton and Kenyan 47-49 grade ore at $362 per ton.
  • The titanium slag market remains weak due to oversupply and low demand, with prices under pressure from low rutile prices.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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