China's Titanium Imports and Exports Show Mixed Trends in July 2026

Published: Aug 24, 2026 09:20

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[SMM Titanium Flash]According to statistics from the General Administration of Customs, China's total imports of titanium concentrate in July 2026 amounted to 347,000 tons, marking a month-on-month decrease of 0.95%. From January to July, the total imports of titanium concentrate reached 3.276 million tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.24%. Exports of titanium sponge in July amounted to 572 tons, marking a month-on-month decrease of 37.14%. From January to July, cumulative exports of titanium sponge totaled 4,423 tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 9.05%. In July, exports of titanium dioxide totaled 144,000 tons, marking a month-on-month decrease of 22.07%. From January to July 2026, cumulative exports of titanium dioxide amounted to 1.213 million tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.36%.

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