Titanium Prices Poised (April 24)
TuDuoDuo - Titanium Daily - Raw material prices remain firm, and titanium prices are poised for growth!
I. Titanium Market Overview
Titanium Ore
Today, the Panzhihua-Xichang titanium ore price index was 1623.75, unchanged from yesterday. Raw material supply in the Panzhihua-Xichang region remains tight, with water treatment plants reluctant to sell. The price of medium-grade ore has risen slightly, increasing costs. Small and medium-sized miners generally have a stronger desire to raise prices, while some are temporarily not quoting prices. According to market news, large mills may raise prices by 100 yuan/ton in May. The market is optimistic about the future, and titanium ore prices are expected to rise slightly in the later period.
Titanium Slag
In April, the bidding price for high-titanium slag from northern enterprises was 5300 yuan/ton, a slight increase of 100 yuan month-on-month. The price of 85% titanium slag in Southwest China increased by 100 yuan/ton this month. High upstream raw material prices provide cost support for high-titanium slag. In addition, downstream procurement is currently stable, resulting in a generally flat trading environment. It is expected that the price of high-titanium slag will continue to remain stable in the short term.
Titanium Tetrachloride
Currently, the titanium tetrachloride industry is experiencing a tight supply and demand situation. Upstream raw material prices are fluctuating at high levels, providing some cost support for titanium tetrachloride. Furthermore, the market is seeing tight spot supply this month, and some companies are planning further price increases, leading to a strong market for titanium tetrachloride.
Sponge Titanium
Today, the sponge titanium market remained stable. The mainstream price for grade 0 sponge titanium reached 49,000 yuan/ton, while the mainstream transaction price for grade 1 sponge titanium (civilian grade) was 47,000 yuan/ton, and for grade 0, it was 48,000 yuan/ton. Sponge titanium companies maintained a high and firm level of new orders, while downstream buyers generally postponed their purchases, exhibiting a strong wait-and-see attitude. The market is expected to remain stable in the short term.
Today, the titanium dioxide price index was 16700.07, an increase of 229.08 from yesterday. Supported by costs and orders, titanium dioxide factories are performing well in both domestic and international markets, with operating rates remaining high. Order backlogs are largely extended to June, and factory prices are firm. However, due to undigested inventory among downstream users and traders, market sentiment is somewhat mixed. Nevertheless, influenced by costs, the titanium dioxide market is expected to remain stable in the short term.
II. Titanium Price Summary
III. Industry Operating Rates
Titanium Ore
High raw material ore costs have led to a continued cost inversion for beneficiation plants, resulting in a slight decline in titanium ore operating rates.
Titanium Dioxide
Affected by raw material costs and supply, 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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