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TiO₂ prices set to climb further on cost pressure and firm producer actions 2025-12-19 to 2025-12-26

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • China’s TiO₂ market saw a fresh price-hike wave: 24 producers issued notices, mainly citing strong cost pressure.
  • Quoted hike level: +CNY 500–700/MT (≈ +$70–$98/MT at 7.15740).
  • Despite hikes, buyers are still in an acceptance / adjustment phase for new orders; some producers are reported to be booked into Jan–Feb.
Product Price Range (USD/MT) Change vs Last Week
Rutile-grade TiO₂ (incl. tax) $1,970 – $2,050 +$40
Anatase-grade TiO₂ (incl. tax) $1,800 – $1,890 +$40

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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TiO₂ prices poised to rise as market awaits signals from top producers 2025-12-12 to 2025-12-19

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

  • This week, China’s TiO₂ market remained stable on the surface but tightening in structure, with producers maintaining firm quotations and controlling shipment pace.
  • Market sentiment is increasingly shaped by strong expectations for price increases, as current pricing levels fail to fully reflect sharply rising production costs.
  • Most transactions were conducted cautiously, with buyers and distributors waiting for clearer signals from top TiO₂ manufacturers before committing to larger volumes.
Product Price Range (USD/MT) Change vs Last Week
Rutile-grade TiO₂ (incl. tax) $1,930 – $2,010 No change
Anatase-grade TiO₂ (incl. tax) $1,760 – $1,850 No change

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Persistent cost pressure increases the likelihood of further TiO₂ price increases 2025-12-05 to 2025-12-12

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

  • This week, China’s TiO₂ market remained broadly stable, with overall quotations holding firm amid persistently high production costs.
  • Producers continue to face severe cost pressure and ongoing production losses, significantly limiting their willingness to offer price concessions.
  • Domestic demand remains seasonally weak, with transactions mainly driven by just-in-time purchasing rather than proactive restocking.
Product Price Range (USD/MT) Change vs Last Week
Rutile-grade TiO₂ (incl. tax) $1,930 – $2,010 No change
Anatase-grade TiO₂ (incl. tax) $1,760 – $1,850 No change

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TiO₂ Market Stabilizes as Cost Pressures Intensify and Producers Hold Firm on Pricing 2025-11-28 to 2025-12-05

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1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

  • This week, China’s TiO₂ market recorded price increases equivalent to USD 28–98/ton, driven mainly by rising sulfuric acid and ilmenite costs.
  • Producers continue to face significant cost pressure and negative margins, particularly for sulfate-route production, where sulfuric acid cost escalation is severe.
  • Large TiO₂ manufacturers raised new-order quotations, though most plants remain focused on fulfilling existing contracts.
  • Downstream demand is still sluggish, but producers are maintaining firm pricing thanks to strong upstream cost support and expectations of further production adjustments.
  • Market sentiment remains cautious as buyers await major tender results for the month.
Product Price Range (USD/MT) Change vs Last Week
Rutile-grade TiO₂ (incl. tax) $1,930 – $2,010 No change
Anatase-grade TiO₂ (incl. tax) $1,760 – $1,850 No change

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China’s TiO₂ Producers Raise Prices by $100 Amid Surging Ilmenite and Sulfuric Acid Costs 2025-11-21 to 2025-11-28

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1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

  • China’s TiO₂ market showed a clear upward pricing shift this week as upstream cost pressures intensified, particularly from sulfuric acid and ilmenite, pushing producers into deeper negative margins.
  • As of November 27, domestic sulfuric acid spot prices continued to rise, with Hunan prices for 98% acid reaching 800–900 RMB/ton and Guangdong prices at 880–950 RMB/ton.
  • In response, 14 major TiO₂ producers in China simultaneously announced price increases of $100/ton for both domestic and international markets, citing cost inflation and inventory depletion concerns.
  • Despite weak downstream demand, cost-push forces are expected to support a firm pricing stance across the sector in the near term.
Product Price Range (USD/MT) Change vs Last Week
Rutile-grade TiO₂ $1,930 – $2,010 ▲ $100
Anatase-grade TiO₂ $1,760 – $1,850 ▲ $100

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TiO₂ Prices Steady, But Cost Surge Signals Potential Upswing 2025-11-14 to 2025-11-21

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1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

  • China’s TiO₂ market became increasingly volatile this week as cost pressure surged and mixed signals emerged regarding production cuts and pricing intentions.
  • Rising sulfuric acid and ilmenite costs pushed TiO₂ production into deeper losses, with estimated negative margins of $210–$280/ton per ton of pigment produced.
  • Despite weak demand, major producers — including LB Group and other top TiO₂ manufacturers — kept quotations firm, and some plants in Shandong and Jiangsu raised prices by $28–$42/ton due to cost pressure.
  • Meanwhile, a few producers issued small price cuts earlier in the week, reflecting the ongoing tug-of-war between cost-push pressure and declining demand.
Product Price Range (USD/MT) Change vs Last Week
Rutile-grade TiO₂ $1,830 – $1,910 No change
Anatase-grade TiO₂ $1,660 – $1,750 No change

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TiO₂ Prices Hold Steady as Costs Rise and Demand Slows 2025-11-07 to 2025-11-14

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

  • China’s TiO₂ market shows weak sentiment this week, with limited new orders and most producers executing previous contracts.
  • Top manufacturers, including leading TiO₂ producers such as LB Group, held prices stable overall, though market activity remains subdued.
  • Despite soft demand, inventories at major plants remain manageable, supported by high raw-material costs (sulfuric acid and ilmenite).
Product Price Range (USD/ton) Change vs Last Week
Rutile-grade TiO₂ $1,830 – $1,910 No change
Anatase-grade TiO₂ $1,660 – $1,750 No change

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Titanium Dioxide Prices Face Ongoing Downward Pressure Amid Rising Costs 2025-10-31 to 2025-11-07

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Market Analysis

  • China’s titanium dioxide market weakened slightly this week, with both rutile and anatase grades falling by about $30/ton compared with last week.
  • Major producers, including LB Group and other leading TiO₂ manufacturers, adjusted quotations downward following reduced demand and aggressive price competition in the downstream market.
  • Procurement sentiment remained cautious amid sluggish order activity and rising production costs from sulfuric acid and ilmenite.
Product Price Range (USD/ton) Change vs Last Week
Rutile-grade TiO₂ $1,830 – $1,910 ↓ $20
Anatase-grade TiO₂ $1,660 – $1,750 ↓ $20

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Forecast: TiO₂ Market Stable but Faces Demand Weakness Ahead 2025-10-24 to 2025-10-31

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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.
Product Price Range (USD/ton) Change vs Last Week
Rutile-grade TiO₂ $1,850 – $1,930 → No Change
Anatase-grade TiO₂ $1,680 – $1,770 → No Change

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TiO₂ Prices Hold Firm Amid Rising Costs and Soft Demand Outlook 2025-10-17 to 2025-10-24

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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.
Product Price Range (USD/ton) Change vs Last Week
Rutile-grade TiO₂ $1,850 – $1,930 → No Change
Anatase-grade TiO₂ $1,680 – $1,770 ↓ -$30 (Low)

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