Market Report

1. Price Trends

• Ilmenite prices remained stable with a slight decrease in some high-priced ilmenite. The current transaction price for ilmenite from small and medium-sized manufacturers is around $314.94 – $317.69 per ton.
• Prices for imported ilmenite remained stable, with Mozambique ilmenite priced at around $51.09 per ton and Kenyan ilmenite (47%-49%) priced at around $49.76 per ton.
• Titanium dioxide prices remained weak. The current factory price for rutile titanium dioxide is around $2320- $2470 per ton, while the price for anatase titanium dioxide is around $2120 – $2190 per ton.

2. Market Influences

Market Report

1. Price Trends

• Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) prices remained mostly stable this week. Small to medium-sized factories dealt ilmenite at prices between $315-318 per ton. The prices for ilmenite of different grades varied, with 47%-20% grade priced between $324-343 per ton, and 38%-42% grade (excluding tax) quoted at $218-224 per ton.
• Due to high raw material prices, manufacturers maintained strong quotations. The high position of ilmenite prices has put pressure on the cost of downstream enterprises, causing them to be cautious in their purchases. This has resulted in a larger pressure on market shipments.

2. Market Influences

Market Report

1. Price Trends

• The market price of titanium ore continued to be strong this week. The price of 46-10 titanium ore from small and medium-sized manufacturers is around $315 – $318 per ton, and the price of 47-20 ore is around $325 – $343 per ton.
• Titanium Dioxide from China’s top manufacturers, 龙佰集团 (LB Group) was priced at approximately $2272 – $2450 per ton, while Anatase Titanium Dioxide was priced at around $2080 – $2185 per ton.

2. Market Influences

Market Report

1. Price Trends

• Prices of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) pigment showed an uptick this week. The LB Group, one of the top manufacturers, increased domestic prices by approximately $69.5 per ton, and international prices by $100 per ton.
• Following this, six other companies in the market adjusted their prices accordingly.

2. Market Influences

Market Report

1. Price Trends

• The prices of titanium dioxide (TiO2) have remained high throughout the week, with small to medium-sized factories dealing in ilmenite (46,10) around $312 – $316 per ton and ilmenite (47,20) around $326 – $344 per ton.
• The prices of ilmenite (38,42) without tax were about $219-$225 per ton.
• Imported ilmenite prices have remained stable, with the price of ilmenite from Mozambique and Kenya at approximately $51 and $50 per ton, respectively.

2. Market Influences

Market Report

1. Price Trends

• The price of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) remained high this week. The rutile type of TiO2 from China’s major manufacturers is priced between $2,282 and $2,431 per ton, while the anatase type is priced between $2,084 and $2,156 per ton.

2. Market Influences

Market Report

1. Price Trends

• The price of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment has seen an increase, especially in small and medium mines, with the price hovering between $312 to $316 per ton.
• The price of ilmenite, a crucial raw material for TiO2, has also seen a slight increase, with prices ranging from $219 to $344 per ton for various quality grades.

2. Market Influences

Market Report

1. Price Trends in January

• Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Pigment prices showed an increase, especially in small and medium-sized mines, with a rise of approximately $4.22 per ton.
• The transaction prices for 46,10 ilmenite were between approximately $316.44 – $320.89 per ton, while 47,20 ilmenite prices were approximately $330.67 – $349.37 per ton.
• Non-tax quotations for ilmenite in the Southwest of China ranged between approximately $222.40 – $225.05 per ton.

2. Market Influences

Market Report

1. Price Trends in January

• Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Pigment prices exhibited a slight increase in January, particularly in small and medium-sized mines, with a rise of approximately $7 per ton.
• Prices in major factories remained steady.
• Non-tax quotations for ilmenite in the Southwest of China fluctuated between approximately $331 – $349 per ton.

2. Influential Market Factors