Titanium Market Report: TiO2 to Rise
I. Titanium Market Overview
Titanium Ore
Today, the Panzhihua-Xichang titanium ore price index was 1793.75, unchanged from the previous working day. Spot supply in the Panzhihua ore market remains tight, downstream operating rates are high, and small and medium-sized miners are maintaining 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. The cost of titanium slag raw materials remains 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, the supply-demand relationship is basically balanced, and market prices are temporarily stable.
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. The titanium sponge market is stable, with downstream enterprises cautious about stockpiling at high prices. Supply and demand are in a state of flux, resulting in significant pressure on market transactions and shipments. The titanium sponge market is expected to remain stable in the short term.
Today's titanium dioxide price index is 13183.68, unchanged from the previous working day. The operating rate of titanium dioxide enterprises in Shandong has increased, and with the resumption of production at previously shut-down plants, titanium dioxide production is expected to continue to increase in December. Currently, factories have some orders on hand, and new order quotations are still being finalized. Titanium dioxide prices are expected to rise.
II. Titanium Price Summary
III. Industry Operating Rates
Titanium Ore
Recently, large factories have reduced production, and the water beneficiation plants in the Xinjiu region have suspended operations, leading to a decline in titanium ore operating rates.
Some titanium dioxide factories have resumed maintenance, and large factories have increased their operating rates, keeping titanium dioxide operating rates at a high level.
Titanium sponge
Titanium sponge manufacturers are operating at high capacity.
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