Last week, the titanium dioxide (TiO₂) market remained generally stable. The domestic TiO₂ market is gradually reflecting the traditional "Golden September" peak season demand. Driven by previous price increase notices, the industry has a strong willingness to halt declines. Most manufacturers adopted a strategy of partial trial price increases combined with a wait-and-see approach, resulting in a prevalent cautious sentiment in the market. Currently, mainstream ex-factory prices for TiO₂ are: rutile type at 12,800–15,200 RMB/ton, anatase type at 12,300–13,200 RMB/ton, and chloride process products at 15,500–16,800 RMB/ton. Actual transactions are primarily negotiated on a case-by-case basis, with specific high-end or low-end grades priced separately.
① Titanium concentrate: For Panzhihua grade with 46% TiO₂ content, the reference price for 10-mesh concentrate is 1,180–1,230 RMB/ton.
② Sulfuric acid: As of the last working day, the sulfuric acid market maintained an overall weak trend. In Hubei province, the delivered reference price for 98% smelter-grade acid was 1,250–1,350 RMB/ton; in Yunnan province, the delivered reference price for 98% smelter-grade acid was 1,400–1,450 RMB/ton.
Table 1: Summary of Domestic TiO₂ Prices (Unit: RMB/ton)
| Market | Specification | Sep 10 | Sep 11 | Change Value | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price | Rutile | 14,085 | 14,085 | 0 | 0% |
| Shandong | Rutile | 13,600-14,200 | 13,600-14,200 | 0/0 | 0%/0% |
| East China | Rutile | 13,500-14,500 | 13,500-14,500 | 0/0 | 0%/0% |
| Anatase | 12,800-13,200 | 12,800-13,200 | 0/0 | 0%/0% | |
| Central China | Rutile | 13,800-15,200 | 13,800-15,200 | 0/0 | 0%/0% |
| Southwest China | Rutile | 12,800-14,200 | 12,800-14,200 | 0/0 | 0%/0% |
| Anatase | 12,300-13,100 | 12,300-13,100 | 0/0 | 0%/0% | |
| South China | Rutile | 13,800-14,800 | 13,800-14,800 | 0/0 | 0%/0% |
| Anatase | 12,300-13,000 | 12,300-13,000 | 0/0 | 0%/0% |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Notes:
Listed prices are cash-inclusive taxes, unit: RMB/ton.
Released before 8:30 AM on working days; for reference only.
Change rate refers to period-over-period variation.
Data Calendar
Table 2: Domestic TiO₂ Data Overview (Unit: 10,000 tons / RMB/ton as specified)
| Indicator | Release Date | Previous Period Data | Current Period Trend Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| TiO₂ Capacity Utilization Rate | Thursday 17:00 PM | 71.84% | ↗ |
| TiO₂ Cost | Thursday 17:00 PM | 17,556 RMB/ton | ↘ |
| TiO₂ Profit | Thursday 17:00 PM | -3,412 RMB/ton | ↗ |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Notes:
↑↓ indicates significant fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with change rates exceeding 3%.
↗↘ indicates narrow-range fluctuation, highlighting data with change rates within 0–3%.
Sample Description
Transaction prices reflect the mainstream local transaction prices in each region.
The sentiment index samples represent trend expectations from major domestic TiO₂ enterprises and traders.
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