Final Rulings on Anti-Dumping Investigations Against China’s Titanium Dioxide

Since August 2023, five regions and countries — the Eurasian Economic Union, the European Commission, India, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia — have successively initiated anti-dumping investigations against Chinese titanium dioxide. With the support of the Ministry of Commerce and the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, the China National Coatings Industry Association organized domestic titanium dioxide producers nationwide to actively participate in the industry’s collective defense against injury claims. The final rulings for these five anti-dumping cases are reported as follows:

1. Eurasian Economic Union’s Anti-Dumping Investigation on Chinese Titanium Dioxide

On August 17, 2023, the Eurasian Economic Commission issued Announcement No. 2023/374/AD38, initiating an anti-dumping investigation on titanium dioxide originating from China on behalf of the Eurasian Economic Union (comprising Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia). The product under investigation is titanium dioxide pigment, with a titanium dioxide content of 80% or more by dry weight.

On August 16, 2024, the Eurasian Economic Commission published a pre-final disclosure report (preliminary disclosure), and on February 13, 2025, it announced the final ruling and anti-dumping duty rates.

The final anti-dumping duty rates are as follows: 14.27% for Lomon Billions Group, 16.25% for Shandong Dawn, and 16.25% for other Chinese companies. Non-responding companies are subject to the highest duty rate among the responding companies.

On October 17, 2025, the Eurasian Economic Commission issued an implementation announcement regarding the final ruling, stating that the anti-dumping duties will take effect 30 days after the date of publication. The Commission also decided to accept the price undertakings submitted by five production enterprises under Lomon Billions Group and Shandong Dawn. Imports of products from Lomon Billions Group and Shandong Dawn into the Eurasian Economic Union that comply with the price undertakings will not be subject to anti-dumping duties.

A total of 18 titanium dioxide producers in China participated in the industry-wide non-injury defense response.

2. European Union’s Anti-Dumping Investigation on Chinese Titanium Dioxide

On November 13, 2023, the European Commission, representing the EU’s 27 member states, launched an anti-dumping investigation into titanium dioxide originating from China. The investigated product includes all forms of titanium dioxide (TiO2), including oxides and pigment-based preparations, with dry TiO2 content ≥80%, regardless of particle type.

The Commission issued its preliminary disclosures on June 13 and July 11, 2024, and its final disclosures and decisions on November 1, 2024, and January 9, 2025.

Preliminary ruling: Provisional anti-dumping duties – Lomon Billions 39.7%; Anhui Jinhe Star 14.4%; other cooperating companies 35%; all others 39.7%.

Final ruling: Adjusted dumping margins – Lomon Billions 32.3%; Anhui Jinhe Star 11.4%; other cooperating firms 28.4%; all others 32.3%. Duties levied on a per-kilogram basis – Lomon Billions €0.74/kg; Anhui Jinhe Star €0.25/kg; other cooperating firms €0.64/kg; all others €0.74/kg. Duties effective upon publication of the final decision. Temporary duties remain payable from the preliminary ruling date and are non-refundable. Tax assessment is based on customs declaration date, not shipment date. Ink-grade titanium dioxide is exempt. Qualified new exporters may later apply for an average duty rate.

Twenty-six Chinese producers participated in the collective defense response.

3. India’s Anti-Dumping Investigation on Chinese Titanium Dioxide

On March 28, 2024, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced an anti dumping investigation on titanium dioxide imported from or originating in China, based on petitions from Kerala Minerals & Metals Ltd., Travancore Titanium Products Ltd., and VV Titanium Pigments Pvt. Ltd. The investigated product excludes titanium dioxide used in food, pharmaceuticals, skincare, textiles, or fibers, and nano-TiO₂ with particle size <100 nm.

The Indian authority issued its final disclosure and ruling on January 29 and February 12, 2025.

Final ruling: Specific duty rates – Lomon Billions USD 460/ton; Anhui Jinhe Star USD 609/ton; Shandong Lubei USD 563/ton; other cooperating exporters USD 510/ton; all others USD 681/ton. Duties formally imposed from May 10, 2025.

However, Indian importers and associations filed a court case in January 2025. On September 22, 2025, the court ruled that the investigating authority’s disclosure contained defects and ordered suspension and re-examination. The Indian government announced a review on October 17, 2025.

Twenty-six Chinese producers participated in the defense response.

4. Brazil’s Anti-Dumping Investigation on Chinese Titanium Dioxide

On April 30, 2024, Brazil’s Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services) issued Notice No. 15/2024, launching an anti-dumping investigation on rutile-type titanium dioxide pigments from China, following a January 30, 2024, petition by Tronox Pigmentos do Brasil S.A. The product covered includes rutiletype titanium dioxide pigment with TiO2 ≥80%, across all particle sizes. Anatase pigments were excluded.

Brazil released its preliminary ruling on October 10, 2024, and final disclosures and decisions on August 29 and October 23, 2025.

Final ruling: Applying the “lesser duty rule” (using the lower of the dumping or injury margin): Lomon Billions – USD 1,159.18/ton (injury margin 55.5%); Anhui Jinhe Star – USD 1,148.72/ton (dumping margin 61.6%); Known exporters – USD 1,223.92/ton; Other exporters – USD 1,267.74/ton.

Twenty-three Chinese producers participated in the defense response.

5. Saudi Arabia’s Anti-Dumping Investigation on Chinese Titanium Dioxide

On October 9, 2024, the Saudi General Authority for Foreign Trade issued Notice No. AD-24-2, initiating an anti-dumping investigation into titanium dioxide from China. The product covered includes sulfate- or chloride-process TiO₂ with a dry content ≥80%, mainly used in paints, plastics, inks, and rubber, excluding anatase products.Saudi Arabia released its final disclosure and decision on September 8 and October 27, 2025.

Final ruling: Dumping margins – Lomon Billions 30.9%; Anhui Jinhe Star 29.65%; Pangang Heavy Titanium 37.27%; Shandong Dawn 19.39%; Yibin Tianyuan 32.21%; other exporters 45%. Effective from the day following publication.

Eighteen Chinese producers participated in the defense response.