China Titanium Market Report (March 11)
I. Titanium Market Overview
Titanium Ore
Today, the Panzhihua-Xichang titanium ore price index was 1731.25, unchanged from yesterday. The titanium ore market remained weak but stable, with downstream cost pressures impacting supply and demand. The market was characterized by a strong supply-demand game, and a cautious wait-and-see attitude prevailed.
Titanium Slag
In March, northern enterprises have not yet tendered for 90% low-calcium magnesium high-titanium slag. High-slag costs remain high, and with electricity prices in Yunnan reportedly expected to rise, slag plants are facing significant production pressure, with some enterprises currently shut down. The high-slag market is operating at low levels.
Titanium Tetrachloride
The market price for titanium tetrachloride is 4800-5550 yuan/ton. With chlorine prices continuing to rise, the cost of titanium tetrachloride has increased significantly. New order prices remain firm, and further price increases are expected in the future.
Titanium Sponge
The market price for Grade 1 titanium sponge (civilian grade) is around 45,000-47,000 RMB/ton, while Grade 0 sponge titanium is quoted at around 46,000-48,000 RMB/ton. Downstream inquiries are stable, and titanium sponge manufacturers are maintaining firm prices, resulting in an overall stable market.
Titanium Dioxide
Today's titanium dioxide price index is 13818.90, up 88.59 from yesterday. Longbai and CNNC have both raised their titanium dioxide prices by 200 RMB/ton today, and some companies have temporarily suspended orders, indicating strong upward pressure on prices.
II. Titanium Price Summary
III. Industry Operating Rates
Titanium Ore
Insufficient raw material supply has led to the shutdown of some beneficiation plants.
Plants that underwent maintenance during the Spring Festival holiday are gradually resuming production, and the operating rate of titanium dioxide plants will gradually increase.
Titanium Sponge
Titanium sponge manufacturers are operating at high capacity.
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