Titanium Market Analysis (January 9)
I. Titanium Market Overview
Titanium Ore
Today, the Panzhihua-Xichang titanium ore price index was 1795.00, unchanged from yesterday. Raw material supply in Panzhihua is tight, with most small and medium-sized miners adopting a wait-and-see approach, awaiting the implementation of raw material prices. Downstream market operations are at high levels, providing some support for demand, but the supply-demand game remains intense, and titanium ore prices may see a slight increase.
Titanium Slag
In January, the bidding price for high-titanium slag from northern enterprises was 5400 yuan/ton, unchanged from December. High costs of raw materials and auxiliary materials continue to put significant pressure on production. Weak demand has kept titanium slag prices at a low level.
Titanium Tetrachloride
The market price for titanium tetrachloride is 4800-5500 yuan/ton. Due to reduced titanium tetrachloride supply and low inventory levels at some factories, the price of titanium tetrachloride has increased by 50-200 yuan/ton this month. Some transaction prices are negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Titanium Sponge
Grade 1 titanium sponge for civilian use is priced at around 45,000-47,000 RMB/ton, while Grade 0 titanium sponge is priced at around 46,000-48,000 RMB/ton. Recently, raw material prices have collectively risen, putting increasing pressure on titanium sponge production. Some companies are considering price increases, but the market is largely in a wait-and-see mode.
Today's titanium dioxide price index is 13424.70, unchanged from yesterday. The titanium dioxide market has been stable recently, with most companies maintaining stable prices. New orders are still generally low, and factories are mainly focused on export orders. Market inventory is not high, and titanium dioxide prices are mostly negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
II. Titanium Price Summary
III. Industry Operating Rates
Titanium Ore
Water beneficiation plants in the Panzhihua-Xichang-Xinjiu region are still operating below capacity. Domestic titanium ore supply is generally insufficient due to mining permit issues in Yunnan and low temperatures in Chengde.
Titanium Dioxide
Previously shut-down plants have resumed production. A few companies have planned maintenance shutdowns this month, resulting in high titanium dioxide operating rates.
Titanium sponge
Titanium sponge manufacturers are operating at high capacity.
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