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China TiO₂ Market Eyes Price Rebound on Cost Push and Peak Season 2025-08-08 to 2025-08-15

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The domestic titanium dioxide market remained stable this week, with leading manufacturers sending out initial price increase letters. Current Chinese rutile TiO₂ prices are about $1,755–$1,894 per ton (including tax), while anatase TiO₂ is about $1,638–$1,681 per ton.
  • Production cuts in recent months have reduced market output, while high feedstock costs—especially ilmenite—continue to pressure margins, keeping producers in a loss-making situation.
  • Some factories have low inventory for certain grades, prompting downstream and distributors to start stocking ahead of the September–October peak season.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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China TiO₂ Prices to Stay Weak Amid High Costs and Oversupply 2025-08-01 to 2025-08-08

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium ore (ilmenite) market is experiencing downward pressure due to high downstream cost pressures and large inventories. Prices for small and medium manufacturers range around $230-$240 per ton, while 38% grade titanium ore is priced at approximately $154-$172 per ton (excluding tax).
  • Import prices for titanium ore remain stable, with Mozambique titanium ore at about $350 per ton and Vietnamese B-grade ore at $290-$305 per ton. The market for Australian ore is priced between $280-$300 per ton CIF. Despite tight supply conditions, downstream market demand is weak.
  • The titanium slag market continues to see significant price declines, with high titanium slag priced at around $817 per ton, reflecting a $63 drop from the previous month due to weak demand.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Market Weak Outlook with Inventory Pressure 2025-07-25 to 2025-08-01

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The domestic ilmenite market remained firm this week. Prices for 46% grade ilmenite are about $235-$245/ton, and 38% grade ilmenite (excl. tax) is about $154-$168/ton. Production costs remain high with limited supply, while downstream titanium dioxide plants face pressure, and short-term prices are expected to remain stable.
  • Imported ilmenite prices are stable: Mozambique CIF $350/ton, Vietnam FOB $290-$305/ton, Australia CIF $285-$305/ton, and Nigeria 48%-50% ore about $265-$280/ton. New inquiries are weak, and the market is under slight downward pressure.
  • The high titanium slag market is weak, with northern 90% low-calcium high titanium slag at about $880/ton, down from last month. Supply is sufficient, demand is low, and the market continues to operate at a low level.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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Titanium Dioxide Market Forecast: Challenges and Strategic Adjustments 2025-07-18 to 2025-07-25

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium dioxide market has been under pressure with weak demand and high inventory levels. Current prices for Chinese rutile titanium dioxide range from $1,820 to $1,932 per ton, while anatase titanium dioxide is priced between $1,653 and $1,709 per ton.
  • Top manufacturers have introduced promotional pricing strategies to incentivize sales, with discounts of up to $42 per ton for distributors meeting specific sales targets.
  • Export challenges have increased as Southeast Asian markets impose tariffs, affecting the competitiveness of Chinese titanium dioxide.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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TiO₂ Market Under Pressure: High Costs and Weak Demand Amid Hopes for Seasonal Rebound 2025-07-11 to 2025-07-18

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium ore (ilmenite) market remains weak, with prices between $235 to $245 per ton for small and medium manufacturers. The market is seeing pressure due to a decrease in demand from the titanium dioxide sector.
  • International titanium ore prices are slightly decreasing, with Mozambique ore at around $368 per ton and Australian ore at $285 to $305 per ton.
  • The titanium slag market remains weak, with low calcium and high titanium slag priced around $880 per ton, influenced by high raw material costs and weak market demand.

2. Titanium Dioxide Pigment Market Trends

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TiO₂ Prices Under Pressure, but Seasonal Optimism Grows 2025-07-04 to 2025-07-11

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium ore (ilmenite) market is experiencing a weak trend, with minor price fluctuations. Prices for small and medium manufacturers are approximately $235-$245 per ton, while 38 grade titanium ore is priced around $154-$168 per ton (excluding tax).
  • Imported titanium ore prices have shown a slight weakening, with Mozambique’s CIF price at $368 per ton, Vietnam’s FOB price at $290-$305 per ton, and Australia’s CIF price at $285-$305 per ton. Domestic market weakness is causing pressure on imported titanium ore prices.

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Market Outlook: Steady Pressure on Titanium Dioxide Amid High Costs and Weak Demand 2025-06-27 to 2025-07-04

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium dioxide market is under pressure due to high raw material costs. Current prices for rutile-type titanium dioxide are around $1821-$1959 per ton, and anatase-type titanium dioxide is around $1653-$1736 per ton.
  • Despite the high costs, titanium ore (ilmenite) prices remain firm, affecting the production costs of titanium dioxide manufacturers, including leading companies like the LB Group.

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Titanium Dioxide Market Forecast: Weak Demand and Price Pressure 2025-06-20 to 2025-06-27

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium ore (ilmenite) market is experiencing weak demand, leading to a decrease in prices. Currently, prices for small and medium manufacturers are around $235-$242 per ton, with 38-grade titanium ore priced at approximately $154-$168 per ton (excluding tax).
  • Imported titanium ore prices are mixed, with Mozambique ore around $368 per ton (CIF), Vietnam ore at $292-$308 per ton (FOB), and Australian ore at $285-$305 per ton (CIF).
  • Titanium slag prices are soft: northern 90% low-calcium slag dropped to $935/ton (down $42); oversupply and downstream losses lead to high inventory and halted production. Sulfate slag in Sichuan remains at $813–$820/ton, but Yunnan’s prices are lower at $587–$650/ton due to weak seasonal demand.

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Weak Demand and High Costs Shape a Cautious Titanium Dioxide Market Outlook 2025-06-13 to 2025-06-20

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • The titanium dioxide market remains under pressure with ongoing weak demand. Domestic prices for rutile titanium dioxide are around $1880-$2020 per ton, while anatase titanium dioxide is priced at $1710-$1790 per ton.
  • Raw material costs, including ilmenite, remain high, with prices firm at $240-$243 per ton due to production pressure and high import costs.
  • Despite the high costs, the market is experiencing limited transactions and high inventory levels, contributing to a sluggish market atmosphere.

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Can Traditional Peak Season Reverse the Titanium Dioxide Downtrend in 2025?

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Market Report

1. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Analysis

  • In the first half of 2025, China’s titanium dioxide (TiO2) market was significantly impacted by macroeconomic pressures, including property market adjustments and external trade frictions, leading to overall weak demand.
  • TiO2 prices experienced a two-stage trend: an initial increase in Q1 (Jan–Mar) due to high ilmenite and sulfuric acid costs and reduced output during the Lunar New Year; followed by a sharp decline from April to June due to falling demand, high inventories, and widespread production cuts among top manufacturers .
  • As of mid-June, sulfuric acid process TiO2 prices fell by approximately $70–$98 per ton from early 2025 levels, and by $140–$168 per ton from the March peak. Chloride process TiO2 prices dropped by around $140–$210 per ton since January.

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