Titanium Market Daily (April 21)
TuDuoDuo - Titanium Daily News
I. Titanium Market Overview
Titanium Ore
Today, the Panzhihua-Xichang titanium ore price index was 1623.75, unchanged from the previous working day. Downstream titanium dioxide prices have continued to rise to high levels, benefiting the domestic titanium ore market. Medium-grade ore prices remain high, and supply is tight. Coupled with low operating rates at water beneficiation plants, miners are inclined to raise prices, resulting in a decrease in low-priced goods. Some new orders are not yet being quoted, and market sentiment is cautious. A slight increase in titanium ore prices is expected.
Titanium Slag
In April, the bidding price for high-titanium slag from northern enterprises was 5300 yuan/ton, a slight increase of 100 yuan month-on-month. The price of 85% titanium slag in Southwest China increased by 100 yuan/ton this month. Affected by costs, the price of high-titanium slag rose slightly. The market as a whole is maintaining prices, and the short-term market is expected to remain stable.
Titanium Slag Titanium Tetrachloride
The titanium tetrachloride market is in a tight supply-demand balance. Today, liquid chlorine prices rose again by 200-300 yuan/ton. High raw material costs have kept titanium tetrachloride prices stable and firm. Downstream demand for sponge titanium and titanium dioxide remains stable, further benefiting the titanium tetrachloride market. With rising costs, some titanium tetrachloride prices may see further price increases in the future.
Sponge Titanium
The sponge titanium market was stable today. The mainstream price for grade 0 sponge titanium was 49,000 yuan/ton. Currently, the mainstream transaction price for grade 1 sponge titanium (civilian grade) is 46,000-47,000 yuan/ton, and for grade 0 it is 47,000-48,000 yuan/ton. Upstream costs for titanium tetrachloride and magnesium ingots remain firm. Manufacturers have maintained high prices after previous adjustments. New orders are weak, and high-priced transactions remain under pressure. Market sentiment is cautious.
Titanium Dioxide
Today, the titanium dioxide price index was 16429.64, unchanged from the previous working day. Last week, several titanium dioxide companies announced price increases. Under cost pressure, companies maintained firm prices for new orders, while some companies remained cautious and did not quote prices for new orders. This month, the market operating rate remained high. Although some large factories reduced production, small and medium-sized factories were operating at near full capacity, supporting the market's continued upward trend.
II. Summary of Titanium Prices
III. Industry Operating Rates
Titanium Ore
The cost of raw material ore is relatively high, and beneficiation plant costs continue to be inverted, leading to a slight decline in titanium ore operating rates.
Titanium Dioxide
Affected by raw material costs and supply, some companies reduced production, but the overall market operating rate remains high.
Sponge Titanium
Sponge titanium companies are operating at high capacity.
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