Buyer Summary: The China TiO₂ market remained under pressure this week as downstream demand stayed weak and producers continued to face shipment pressure. Although sulfuric acid and raw material costs remained elevated, sluggish buying activity and frequent price adjustments kept the Titanium Dioxide Price on a downward trend.

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• Weak downstream demand continued to weigh on the market. Several TiO₂ producers lowered quotations again at the beginning of the month, while leading manufacturers maintained relatively firm offers, resulting in a wider price gap across the market.
• Frequent price adjustments, intense competition, and relatively high operating rates kept the China TiO₂ Market under pressure. Most transactions continued to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
• Chloride-process TiO₂ continued to challenge sulfate-process products, leading to greater product differentiation and increasing competitive pressure within the market.

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.

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Buyer Summary: The China TiO₂ market moved lower this week as weak downstream demand, slow new orders, and rising producer inventories increased price pressure. Although sulfuric acid costs remained high, weak transactions continued to weigh on Rutile TiO₂ and Anatase TiO₂ prices.

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• The market remained in the off-season, with weak new order activity, rising producer inventories, and limited improvement in shipments even after price reductions.
• First-tier producer quotations stayed relatively firm, while second- and third-tier producer prices declined more sharply. Most transactions were negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
• China exported 152,800 tons of titanium dioxide in May 2026, up 12.63% year on year but down 21.05% month on month. From January to May 2026, cumulative exports reached around 883,100 tons, up 12.55% year on year.

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.

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• The TiO₂ market experienced another round of price increase announcements this week. On June 5, LB Group announced a price increase of approximately USD 145/ton for the domestic market and USD 150/ton for international markets across all TiO₂ products.
• Following LB Group’s announcement, more than ten producers, including Xianghai Titanium, Jinhai Titanium, and Tianneng Chemical, issued similar price increase letters. As of June 10, a total of 14 TiO₂ manufacturers had announced price increases, marking the fifth industry-wide round of price hikes this year.
• Although downstream demand remains cautious, the latest collective price increase wave has strengthened market sentiment and increased expectations for further price adjustments.
• At the same time, sulfur and sulfuric acid costs surged sharply, significantly increasing TiO₂ production costs and becoming the main driver behind the industry’s latest price increase efforts.

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.

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• The TiO₂ market remained weak but generally stable this week, with transaction prices negotiated on a case-by-case basis and the price gap between low-end and high-end offers widening further.
• Domestic demand weakened further as buyers remained cautious and new order intake slowed after earlier orders were delivered. Some producers lowered quotations in selected regions, while overall market transactions remained subdued.
• Although demand conditions remain soft, high sulfur, sulfuric acid, and ilmenite costs continue to place significant pressure on producers, supporting a generally firm pricing attitude across the industry.

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.

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• High sulfur, sulfuric acid, ilmenite, and energy costs continued to provide rigid cost support, so producers generally maintained a firm pricing stance even as transaction prices were negotiated case by case.
• At present, the market remains in a tense stalemate: downstream buyers are purchasing cautiously, most transactions are limited to essential replenishment, and both buyers and sellers are waiting for clearer direction from raw material costs and producer pricing policies.

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.

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• Following last week’s increase letter from Ningbo Xinfu, Shandong Dongjia announced another round of increases from May 18, raising domestic prices by about USD 145/ton and export prices by USD 150/ton, sending a clear firm-price signal to the market.
• However, downstream demand remained weak, social inventory still existed in the market, and the approaching off-season increased shipment pressure, so transaction prices became more differentiated and most deals remained negotiable case by case.
• At present, the market remains in a tense stalemate, and most buyers are purchasing cautiously.

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.

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• Firm ilmenite, sulfur, and sulfuric acid costs continued to support TiO₂ prices, while some plants faced production pressure due to difficulty sourcing sulfur for captive acid units.
• A new price increase letter of about USD 145/ton reappeared in the market this week, but downstream demand stayed cautious, transaction prices became more differentiated, and the overall market remained firm rather than fully following higher offers.

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.

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• Firm ilmenite, sulfur, and sulfuric acid costs continued to support TiO₂ prices, while producers still faced heavy procurement and production cost pressure.
• Downstream purchasing remained mainly demand-based and cautious after the holiday, but low inventories and existing order backlogs kept the market in a relatively tight balance.

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.

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• Most new order prices increased by about USD 30–70/ton, supported by firm raw material costs, low producer inventories, and tight supply for some grades.
• Export demand remained relatively strong, while domestic downstream buyers and traders stayed cautious and mainly purchased on a just-needed basis due to existing inventories.
• Strong order books, low inventories at major plants, and resilient export demand continued to support a firm TiO₂ market.

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.

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

• LB Group announced a new price increase on April 15, raising domestic prices by about USD 218/ton and international prices by USD 200/ton, followed by other producers including Haifengxin, Lubei, and Jinmao.
• Strong raw material costs, low inventories at major producers, and output cuts at some large plants continued to support a firm upward market trend.

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.

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