Titanium Market Report (January 8)
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 a new round of pricing. 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 (civilian grade) is quoted at around 45,000-47,000 RMB/ton, while Grade 0 titanium sponge is quoted at around 46,000-48,000 RMB/ton. Recently, the price of raw material magnesium ingots has risen sharply, gradually increasing the pressure on titanium sponge production. Currently, mainstream prices for titanium sponge remain stable, with the market largely adopting a wait-and-see approach.
Titanium Dioxide
Today's titanium dioxide price index is 13424.70, unchanged from yesterday. The titanium dioxide market is temporarily stable, with weak downstream demand in the domestic market and significant pressure to secure new orders. Market sentiment is cautious, and transaction 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. In Yunnan, mining permit issues and low temperatures in Chengde are affecting domestic titanium ore production, resulting in overall insufficient operating rates.
Previously shut-down plants have resumed production. A few companies have planned maintenance this month, keeping titanium dioxide operating rates at high levels.
Titanium Sponge
Titanium sponge plant operating rates are high.
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