Titanium Market Trends (March 30)
I. Titanium Market Overview
Titanium Ore
Today, the Panzhihua-Xichang titanium ore price index was 1717.50, unchanged from the previous working day. The weakening trend in Panzhihua ore transactions remains unchanged. Downstream titanium dioxide raw material costs continue to surge, and expectations of downstream production cuts are expected to gradually strengthen. Titanium ore shipments remain under pressure, with most transactions negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Market sentiment is cautious, and short-term titanium ore prices are expected to continue weakening.
Titanium Slag
The high-titanium slag market continues its weak performance. In March, the bidding price for 90% low-calcium magnesium high-titanium slag from northern enterprises was set at 5200 yuan/ton, a decrease of 100 yuan/ton compared to the previous month. Downstream demand remains weak, resulting in a sluggish trading atmosphere in the titanium slag market and an overall bearish sentiment. Without positive support, high-titanium slag prices are expected to remain depressed in the short term.
Titanium Tetrachloride
The titanium tetrachloride market is performing well. Liquid chlorine prices remain high, raw material costs provide strong support, and spot supply remains tight. Short-term prices are expected to rise.
Titanium Sponge
The titanium sponge market continued its consolidation pattern. The mainstream price for Grade 1 titanium sponge (civilian grade) was 46,000-47,000 yuan/ton, and Grade 0 was 47,000-48,000 yuan/ton, remaining generally stable.
Upstream raw material costs, such as magnesium ingots and titanium tetrachloride, provided solid support, but downstream demand in the titanium materials sector was insufficient, with limited acceptance of high-priced goods. However, some market supply remained tight, and the titanium sponge market is expected to remain stable in the short term.
Titanium Dioxide
Today's titanium dioxide price index was 15251.72, an increase of 823.22 from the previous working day. Sulfur and sulfuric acid prices continued to rise sharply. Titanium dioxide producers maintained their new price of 1000 yuan/ton after the increase, and some producers limited orders at the new price.
The cost and selling price of titanium dioxide plants were severely inverted. With the continued surge in raw material prices, market expectations for further price increases were strong, and titanium dioxide prices are expected to continue to rise.
II. Titanium Price Summary
III. Industry Operating Rates
Titanium Ore
Raw material supply was insufficient, and some beneficiation plants were shut down.
Due to raw material costs and supply constraints, some companies have reduced production, but overall market operating rates remain high.
Sponge Titanium
Sponge titanium companies are operating at high capacity.
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