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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-08-23 to 2024-08-30

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The market for titanium ore (ilmenite) has been stable. Current transaction prices for small and medium manufacturers are around $315-$319 per ton, while the prices for 38,42 grade titanium ore are around $229-$233 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 $362 per ton. Domestic titanium ore prices are high, and the downstream market is operating at high capacity, causing imported ore prices to remain firm.
  • The titanium slag market remains weak, with 90% low calcium and high titanium slag priced at around $1042 per ton, a decrease of $30 per ton from last month. 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 weakly, with current market prices around $832-$902 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

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-08-16 to 2024-08-23

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The market for titanium ore (ilmenite) has seen high prices, with small and medium manufacturers quoting prices between $312 and $317 per ton for 46%, 10 titanium ore, and between $336 and $350 per ton for 47%, 20 titanium ore. The price for 38% titanium middle ore is between $227 and $231 per ton (excluding tax).
  • Imported titanium ore prices have remained stable. Mozambique titanium ore is priced at around $368 per ton, and Kenyan 47%-49% grade ore is priced at around $362 per ton. Despite high downstream costs, the market remains tight, and prices for imported ore continue to be firm.
  • The high titanium slag market remains weak. Northern enterprises have started a new round of bidding with decreased demand compared to July. The supply of high slag remains sufficient, and market prices are low, ranging from $810 to $820 per ton. Despite high raw material costs, the price of high slag is not expected to decrease significantly.
  • The titanium tetrachloride market is stable, with current market prices ranging from $882 to $953 per ton. The cost pressure from low liquid chlorine prices is alleviating, but the transaction volume remains stable, maintaining a balanced supply and demand relationship.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-08-09 to 2024-08-16

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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 $310-$316 per ton, while the prices for 38 grade titanium ore are around $226-$230 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 $362 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 imported titanium ore remains tight.
  • The titanium slag market remains weak, with high titanium slag priced at around $810-$820 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 $879-$949 per ton. Due to low prices of liquid chlorine, the cost is somewhat alleviated, but market transactions remain stable with a balanced supply and demand relationship.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-08-02 to 2024-08-09

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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 $311-$315 per ton, while the prices for 38-grade titanium ore are around $226-$230 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 $362 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 $811-$818 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 $879-$949 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

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-07-26 to 2024-08-02

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The market for titanium ore (ilmenite) remains tight, with small and medium manufacturers pricing 46%-10% ilmenite at $307-$311 per ton, and 47%-20% ilmenite at $338-$353 per ton. Prices for 38% titanium ore (excluding tax) are around $221-$225 per ton. Supply remains tight, and prices are expected to remain stable due to high production costs and supply constraints.
  • Imported titanium ore prices are stable, with Mozambique titanium ore at $368 per ton and Kenyan 47%-49% grade ore at $362 per ton. Despite high downstream production costs and limited supply, the market for imported titanium ore remains firm.
  • The high titanium slag market is under pressure, with prices for high titanium slag around $804-$812 per ton. Production costs are high due to expensive raw materials, and despite weak downstream prices, the high titanium slag market is expected to remain weak.
  • The titanium tetrachloride market is stable, with current prices around $870-$940 per ton. Though liquid chlorine prices have dropped, high raw material costs keep titanium tetrachloride prices near the cost line.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-07-19 to 2024-07-26

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Market Report

Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The market for titanium ore (ilmenite) remains tight. The current transaction prices for small and medium manufacturers are around $307-$311 per ton, while the prices for 47% grade ore are around $339-$353 per ton. The price for 38% titanium middle ore (excluding tax) is around $221-$226 per ton. The supply remains constrained, with high prices for middle ore and significant cost pressure on refined ore.
  • 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 $362 per ton. Despite the high domestic prices and a strong downstream market, the supply of imported titanium ore remains tight, supporting steady prices.
  • The high titanium slag market is stable, with 90% low calcium magnesium high titanium slag priced at around $1052 per ton, down by $28 from last month. The 85% low calcium magnesium high titanium slag is priced at around $941 per ton, also down by $28 from last month. The market experiences significant pressure due to high raw material costs and weak downstream prices.
  • The titanium tetrachloride market continues to operate stably, with current prices around $872-$941 per ton. Companies face significant cost pressure due to the high prices of liquid chlorine and titanium raw materials, leading to stable market prices despite low downstream demand.

Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-07-12 to 2024-07-19

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium ore (ilmenite) market has seen price increases this week. Currently, small and medium manufacturers’ transaction prices for 46% TiO2 ore range from $306.27 to $310.47 per ton, and 47% TiO2 ore ranges from $338.03 to $351.86 per ton. The price for 38% TiO2 middle-grade ore without tax is between $220.76 and $224.89 per ton. The market for titanium ore remains tight due to reduced raw ore exports and tight middle-grade ore supply, leading to price increases. Despite high prices for titanium ore, the downstream titanium dioxide market remains weak, causing significant cost pressure for enterprises. Supply and demand are in a clear tug of war, and titanium ore prices are expected to remain high.
  • Imported titanium ore prices remain steady. Currently, Mozambique titanium ore is priced at $368 per ton, and Kenyan 47%-49% grade ore is at $362 per ton. While domestic titanium ore prices have increased, the overall supply of imported titanium ore remains tight, and prices are expected to stay firm.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-07-05 to 2024-07-12

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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 $362 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

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-06-28 to 2024-07-05

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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 $300-$303 per ton, while the prices for 38-grade titanium ore are around $213-$218 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 $362 per ton. There is a tight balance in the supply of imported titanium ore, which maintains its steady price.
  • The titanium slag market remains weak, with 90% low calcium and high titanium slag priced at around $1047 per ton, and 85% low calcium and high titanium slag priced at around $937 per ton. Despite high raw material prices, the market is under pressure due to weak downstream demand.
  • The titanium tetrachloride market continues to operate stably, with current market prices around $868-$937 per ton. High raw material costs limit price adjustments.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-06-21 to 2024-06-28

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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 $362 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

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