Titanium Market Report (December 16)
I. Titanium Market Overview
Titanium Ore
Today, the Panzhihua-Xichang titanium ore price index was 1836.25, unchanged from yesterday. Due to road construction affecting the shutdown of water treatment plants in the Xinjiu area, the Panzhihua ore spot market tightened somewhat, and small and medium-sized miners maintained firm prices.
Titanium Slag
In December, the bidding price for high-titanium slag from northern enterprises was 5400 yuan/ton, a decrease of 50 yuan/ton compared to November. High raw material prices put significant cost pressure on high-titanium slag, resulting in low operating rates among enterprises and a sluggish market.
Titanium Tetrachloride
The market price for titanium tetrachloride was 4800-5500 yuan/ton. Raw material costs remained stable, and titanium tetrachloride enterprises maintained stable operating rates, leading to a temporarily stable market price.
Sponge Titanium
The price of Grade 1 sponge titanium for civilian use was around 45,000-47,000 yuan/ton, while the market price for Grade 0 sponge titanium was around 46,000-48,000 yuan/ton. Downstream market demand remained relatively stable, with the military market remaining strong, resulting in firm sponge titanium prices and a continued stable market.
Titanium Dioxide
Today's titanium dioxide price index is 13183.68, unchanged from yesterday. Recently, the market has shown strong upward pressure on prices, with distributors and end-users stocking up. Market sales are good, and some sulfuric acid and chloride process producers have raised prices by 200-300 yuan/ton. Many companies are awaiting further instructions from leading manufacturers.
II. Titanium Price Summary
III. Industry Operating Rates
Titanium Ore
Water beneficiation plants in the Xinjiu region have suspended production, leading to a decline in titanium ore operating rates.
Titanium dioxide operating rates are high. Several factories have added maintenance shutdowns this month, and the market is largely observing the future maintenance situation.
Sponge Titanium
Sponge titanium producers are operating at high rates.
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