Double constraints from raw materials and demand: titanium dioxide market remains weak [SMM Spot Titanium Cargo Report]

Published: Jul 8, 2025 17:28

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[SMM Titanium Spot Cargo Report: Dual Constraints of Raw Materials and Demand Lead to Prolonged Weakness in Titanium Dioxide Market] SMM reported on July 8 that the domestic titanium dioxide market may continue to be in the doldrums. The firm prices of sulphuric acid at the raw material end and the hidden decline in titanium concentrate ore prices have led to high costs. Insufficient support from the demand end, coupled with cautious downstream stocking, has resulted in significant inventory pressure and fierce competition among enterprises.

SMM July 8 news: Following the price cuts by leading titanium dioxide enterprises, overall titanium dioxide quotations adjusted downward. Chlorination-process titanium dioxide prices were 15,400-16,800 yuan/mt today, down 200 yuan/mt from the previous working day. Anatase titanium dioxide prices stood at 11,500-12,000 yuan/mt, flat from the previous working day. Rutile titanium dioxide prices were 12,500-13,600 yuan/mt, unchanged from the previous working day.

The domestic titanium dioxide market continued its weak trend. Supply side, sulphuric acid prices kept rising while titanium ore prices slightly declined, keeping overall costs at relatively high levels. Demand side, lacking positive drivers, downstream producers remained cautious in stockpiling, and titanium dioxide enterprises still faced inventory pressure. Market sentiment showed strong wait-and-see attitudes with intensified competition among enterprises, leading to individualized price negotiations based on specific circumstances. This suggests the weak domestic titanium dioxide market may persist.

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