Titanium Market Report (December 30)

December 31, 2025, 11:27 AM

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Highlights at a glance

This report provides a concise overview of the current titanium market conditions across key segments. Titanium ore prices remain stable at 1793.75 index with tight spot supply in Panzhihua, while transaction prices show slight increases. Titanium dioxide prices have risen significantly, with the index up 191.55 to 13375.23, driven by high sulfuric acid costs and low factory inventories; a further price increase is expected. Titanium tetrachloride remains stable (4800-5500 yuan/ton) with balanced supply-demand. Sponge titanium prices hold firm (Grade 1: 45,000-47,000 yuan/ton), though high prices dampen downstream demand. Operating rates vary: titanium ore rates decline due to production cuts, titanium dioxide runs at high levels as plants resume, and sponge titanium operates at high capacity. The analysis highlights cost pressures, supply tightness, and demand dynamics shaping the near-term titanium market outlook.

I. Titanium Market Overview

Titanium Ore

Today, the Panzhihua-Xichang titanium ore price index was 1793.75, unchanged from yesterday. Spot supply in the Panzhihua ore market remains tight, downstream operating rates are high, and some titanium ore transaction prices have slightly increased. The overall market remains stable.

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. Raw material costs for titanium slag remain firm, resulting in losses for enterprises, and market operating rates are at low levels.

Titanium Tetrachloride

The market price for titanium tetrachloride is 4800-5500 yuan/ton. The titanium tetrachloride market remains stable. This month, market supply has decreased, and the supply-demand relationship is basically balanced, resulting in stable market prices for the time being.

Titanium Sponge

Grade 1 titanium sponge for civilian use is quoted at around 45,000-47,000 yuan/ton, while Grade 0 titanium sponge is quoted at around 46,000-48,000 yuan/ton. Inquiries in the titanium sponge market have been stable recently, but downstream demand remains relatively weak due to high prices, putting pressure on sales. Transaction prices for titanium sponge are currently stable.

Titanium Dioxide

Today's titanium dioxide price index is 13375.23, up 191.55 from yesterday. Current sulfuric acid prices remain high, putting pressure on some companies' procurement costs, leading to insufficient production.

Factory inventory pressure is not high, market prices are firm, and new order prices are still being finalized. It is reported that the bidding price of major end-user manufacturers in January is 200 yuan/ton higher than in December, and titanium dioxide prices are expected to rise.

II. Titanium Price Summary

III. Industry Operating Rates

Titanium Ore

Recently, major manufacturers have reduced production, and the water beneficiation plants in the Xinjiu region have suspended operations, resulting in a decline in titanium ore operating rates.

Titanium Dioxide

Some titanium dioxide plants have resumed operations after maintenance, and major plants have increased their operating rates, keeping titanium dioxide production at a high level.

Sponge Titanium

Sponge titanium companies are operating at high capacity.

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