China Titanium Market Report (March 9)
I. Titanium Market Overview
Titanium Ore
Today, the Panzhihua-Xichang titanium ore price index was 1731.25, down 43.75 from the previous working day. Affected by the cost pressure from downstream titanium dioxide producers, major Panzhihua-Xichang mills adjusted their prices.
In addition, raw material shipments from the Panzhihua-Xichang region increased slightly this month, leading to a slight easing of prices for small and medium-sized titanium ore mines in the region. Currently, some beneficiation plants are still shut down, operating below capacity, and the overall titanium ore market is trending towards a weak but stable state.
Titanium Slag
In March, northern enterprises have not yet tendered for 90% low-calcium magnesium high-titanium slag. High-slag costs remain high, and electricity prices in Yunnan are reportedly expected to increase, putting significant pressure on slag plants. Some enterprises are currently shut down, and the high-slag market is operating at low levels.
Titanium Tetrachloride
The market price for titanium tetrachloride is 4800-5550 yuan/ton. The price of raw material chlorine continues to rise, with some regions seeing an increase of 50 yuan/ton today. With costs continuing to rise and factories facing continued production pressure, some enterprises have raised prices, keeping titanium tetrachloride prices firm.
Titanium Sponge
The price of Grade 1 titanium sponge for civilian use is around 45,000-47,000 yuan/ton, while Grade 0 titanium sponge is quoted at around 46,000-48,000 yuan/ton. The titanium sponge market is operating stably, with most manufacturers operating at near full capacity. Order backlogs provide support, and some companies have reduced their inventory, keeping prices firm.
Today's titanium dioxide price index is 13683.65, unchanged from yesterday. Recently, some titanium dioxide companies have seen good sales, and the market has largely settled on new prices.
End-user stockpiling has increased, with major manufacturers reportedly having order backlogs until the end of the month and mid-April. Raw material sulfuric acid continues its upward trend, suggesting further price increases in the titanium dioxide market in the future.
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 titanium dioxide operating rate will gradually increase.
Titanium Sponge
Titanium sponge companies are operating at high capacity.
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