Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• China’s titanium dioxide market remained steady this week. Major producers, including LB Group and other leading TiO₂ manufacturers, held quotations firm amid cost pressure and sluggish downstream demand.
• Market sentiment stayed cautious, with limited new orders and weak transaction activity as the market enters the off-season.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• China’s titanium dioxide market remained broadly stable this week. Leading producers, including LB Group, held prices firm amid rising raw material costs.
• Most top TiO₂ manufacturers face limited new orders in the second half of October, with weak transaction activity despite high operational rates and manageable inventories.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• The titanium dioxide market in China remained broadly stable this week. See the table below for current market prices and weekly changes:

• Top TiO₂ manufacturers, including LB Group, have maintained firm pricing policies to offset rising raw material costs such as ilmenite and sulfuric acid. However, downstream buyers continue to resist higher prices, limiting actual transaction volumes.
• Despite cost pressure, inventory levels at most producers remain manageable, with no significant stock accumulation, indicating a cautious but controlled production strategy across major suppliers.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

• Domestic ilmenite prices remain firm after the holidays. Ilmenite with 46% TiO₂ content (commonly referred to as 46/10 grade) produced by small to mid-sized suppliers is priced at approximately $237.5–$244.7/ton. Mid-grade 38% TiO₂ ilmenite is quoted at $160.7–$174.7/ton (excl. tax), while high-grade 47% TiO₂ ilmenite (47/20 grade) is priced at $251.5–$274.6/ton. Although major producers like Pangang have ramped up shipments, production halts at some TiO₂ pigment plants in October have created headwinds for downstream consumption.
• Despite some producers announcing price hikes, smaller miners’ quotes are temporarily stable. Downstream TiO₂ market saw another wave of price increase letters, which is a positive sign. However, due to cautious procurement and a strong wait-and-see sentiment, short-term ilmenite prices are expected to remain firm.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

• Chinese rutile titanium dioxide prices remain stable at about $1,844–$1,914 per ton (tax included).
• Anatase titanium dioxide is quoted at around $1,691–$1,719 per ton (tax included).
• Despite weak domestic demand and cautious procurement, factories are mainly fulfilling previous orders with limited new sales pressure.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• Chinese rutile titanium dioxide prices are currently between approximately $1834-$1904 per ton, and anatase titanium dioxide is priced at around $1680-$1709 per ton. The recent price increase reflects rising raw material costs and market influences.
• Despite the pressure on prices, domestic market confidence remains low. Some enterprises have raised prices without issuing formal notices, and inventory levels have decreased this month.
• ilmenite costs remain stable, while sulfuric acid prices have declined in some regions, which helps to alleviate some of the cost pressures faced by titanium dioxide producers.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

• The titanium dioxide market has seen firm pricing, with Chinese rutile titanium dioxide priced around $1,856–$1,954 per ton, and anatase titanium dioxide priced around $1,703–$1,746 per ton.
• Top manufacturers, including LB Group, are maintaining strong order books, with some scheduling orders up to late September or mid-October.
• High raw material costs continue to exert pressure on the market, although recent sulfuric acid price reductions by approximately $8 per ton have provided slight relief.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

• The titanium dioxide market was slightly more active than last week. Chinese rutile TiO₂ ex-factory prices were around $1,856–$1,954 per ton (including tax), while anatase TiO₂ prices stayed at $1,703–$1,746 per ton, unchanged from last week.
• The TiO₂ price index fluctuated slightly between 1,859 and 1,857, reflecting weak demand and continued cautious sentiment in the market.
• Most enterprises executed delivery of existing orders, while new orders were limited. Some producers faced growing inventory pressure due to low operating rates.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

• The titanium dioxide market remained stable this week. Current Chinese rutile TiO₂ ex-factory prices are around $1,806–$1,904 per ton (including tax), while anatase TiO₂ prices are around $1,653–$1,696 per ton.
• Some top manufacturers executed new price levels, but overall new orders slowed compared with the previous week. Large producers saw a slight reduction in inventory, while the market remained cautious.
• Although raw material costs stayed high, weak end-user demand limited market activity, resulting in stable prices overall.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends