Sponge Titanium Prices Drop 2% in July, Production Up 11.04% Year-on-Year

Published: Jul 1, 2026 14:31

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[SMM Titanium Express] As of July 1, SMM Grade 0 sponge titanium prices were quoted at RMB 48,000-49,000/ton, down 2% from early June. June sponge titanium production stood at approximately 25,700 tons, up 11.04% year-on-year on a cumulative basis. May exports reached 745 tons, down 7.52% year-on-year cumulatively.

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