Titanium Market Report (March 13)
I. Titanium Market Overview
Titanium Ore
Today, the Panzhihua-Xichang titanium ore price index was 1731.25, unchanged from yesterday. Titanium ore supply has increased, but downstream enterprises are generally not very active in inquiries. Purchases are cautious for immediate needs, market inventory is high, and the market is in a supply-demand game phase, resulting in a weak and stable price.
Titanium Slag
In March, northern enterprises have not yet tendered for 90% low-calcium magnesium high-titanium slag. High-titanium slag prices are weak and stable. Downstream cost pressures are high, and the market is experiencing weak supply and demand, resulting in a temporarily stable price.
Titanium Tetrachloride
Titanium tetrachloride is quoted at 4800-5550 yuan/ton. Raw material prices remain high, and the cost of titanium tetrachloride has increased significantly. New order prices remain firm, and further price increases are expected in the future.
Titanium Sponge
The market price for Grade 1 titanium sponge (civilian grade) is around 45,000-47,000 RMB/ton, while Grade 0 titanium sponge is quoted at around 46,000-48,000 RMB/ton. Titanium sponge manufacturers are fulfilling existing orders, market operating rates are high, and inventory has been reduced somewhat. New order prices remain firm.
Today's titanium dioxide price index is 13818.90, unchanged from yesterday. High raw material prices, coupled with rising freight costs, are putting significant pressure on titanium dioxide production costs.
Some titanium dioxide manufacturers have temporarily suspended orders, and the supply of anatase is even tighter. Manufacturers in Southwest China and Shandong have also suspended orders and are not quoting prices. Market sentiment is strongly supportive of higher prices, and titanium dioxide prices are expected to continue rising.
II. Titanium Price Summary
III. Industry Operating Rates
Titanium Ore
Insufficient raw material supply has led to the shutdown of some beneficiation plants.
Titanium Dioxide
Plants that underwent maintenance during the Spring Festival holiday are gradually resuming production, and the titanium dioxide operating rate will gradually increase.
Titanium Sponge
Titanium sponge manufacturers are operating at high capacity.
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