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China's titanium sponge trade pattern has reversed

As a cornerstone material for high-end manufacturing sectors such as aerospace and medical, the developments in the titanium sponge industry have consistently impacted the global supply chain. The latest industry data shows that China's titanium sponge industry has achieved remarkable growth over the past two years. Not only has its output remained the world's largest, but its import and export structure has also undergone a fundamental shift from net import to a sustained surplus, marking a significant improvement in the position of China's titanium industry in the global value chain.

"China’s Leather Exports Continue Decline While Titanium Ore Imports Shift: Trade Surplus Narrows from January–August 2025"

From January to August 2025, the year-on-year decline in the national leather industry's exports widened, while the year-on-year contraction in imports continued to narrow.

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Gathering patriotic sentiments and drawing strength for progress | Shanghai HYYCHEM organized all employees to watch the 93rd military parade

Remembering History, Joining the Celebration. Shanghai HYYCHEM organized a viewing of the military parade. The 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Sodium Pyroantimonate: A High-Performance Alternative to Antimony Trioxide

Sodium pyroantimonate was primarily used in the glass industry and for cast iron enameling. In recent years, with advancements in science and technology, sodium pyroantimonate has partially replaced antimony trioxide in certain flame retardants and electronic products. Sodium pyroantimonate is a white powder available in granular and isometric crystalline forms. It exhibits high thermal stability and does not decompose at temperatures up to 1000°C. It is employed as a high-grade clarifying and decolorizing agent in glass production, as a flame retardant in plastics and textiles, as an opacifier in enamels and ceramics, and as an opaque coating in casting paints. Sodium pyroantimonate appears as a white or off-white crystalline powder, which is readily soluble in hot water, sparingly soluble in cold water, and insoluble in ethanol.

Analysis of Titanium Products Import and Export Data – July 2025

In July 2025, China imported approximately 7,307.17 metric tons of titanium dioxide, representing a year-on-year decrease of 19.60% but a month-on-month increase of 49.48%. From January to July 2025, cumulative titanium dioxide imports totaled around 47,000 metric tons, down 17.16% year-on-year, with a reduction of approximately 9,700 tons.

Supplying 92%–95% Rutile for Titanium Dioxide, Welding Electrodes, Ceramic Glazes, and Other Industrial Applications

Rutile sand is a titanium-rich mineral, commonly referred to as high-grade titanium feedstock. With a titanium dioxide (TiO2) content of up to 95%, it is a key raw material for titanium extraction, although it is relatively scarce in the Earth's crust. Rutile sand possesses excellent properties such as high temperature resistance, low temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, high strength, and low specific gravity. These characteristics make it widely applicable in military, aerospace, marine, mechanical, chemical, and seawater desalination industries.

Titanium Dioxide Officially Enters the Era of "High Quality and Low Price"

As July came to a close, the titanium dioxide market experienced slight price adjustments. These were mainly driven by a few manufacturers introducing new end-of-month settlement prices, with adjustments ranging from RMB 200 to 300 per ton. The price gaps among producers have widened slightly, though it is expected that major producers may also make pricing moves soon, which could lead to a narrowing of these differences again. A key factor contributing to this narrowing price gap is the issue of product homogenization, resulting in fierce competition across similar products. Smaller manufacturers and lesser-known brands are facing significant market pressure and displacement.

Hot Events in the Titanium Industry in the First Half of 2025

On January 9, the European Commission announced the final ruling on the anti-dumping investigation against Chinese titanium dioxide, officially imposing anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide products. Except for titanium dioxide used in inks, which is excluded, titanium dioxide used in non-white coatings, food-grade, sunscreen, high-purity titanium dioxide, as well as anatase and chloride-process titanium dioxide are all included in the scope of products subject to anti-dumping duties. The collection method of anti-dumping duties has been changed from ad valorem in percentage form to specific duty, namely: Longbai Group 0.74 euros/kg, Anhui Jinxing Titanium Dioxide Group 0.25 euros/kg, other responding enterprises 0.64 euros/kg, and other non-responding enterprises 0.74 euros/kg. The provisional anti-dumping duties still need to be levied from the date of the preliminary ruling and cannot be reduced or exempted. It is not based on the shipment time but on the customs declaration time upon arrival at the port. There is no retrospective collection. EU importers are required to provide commercial invoices with specific declarations as required by the customs of each member state to apply the above anti-dumping duties. For the difference between the preliminary and final anti-dumping duties, the principle of "refunding more and not compensating for less" shall be adopted. Eligible new exporters can apply for the average tax rate later, etc.

China's titanium dioxide import and export data in June 2025

According to customs data, my country's titanium dioxide in June 2025 was 131,900 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 25.20% and a month-on-month decrease of 2.72%. Among them, 107,500 tons were exported by sulfuric acid method, a month-on-month decrease of 2.89%; the top three export countries were: India, Turkey, and Vietnam; 24,400 tons were exported by chlorination method, a month-on-month decrease of 2.00%, and the top three export countries were: India, South Korea, and Vietnam.

Three major positive factors in the titanium dioxide market (July 15-July 18)

In early July, the titanium dioxide price market once again entered a period of stability after the price adjustment. The latest price policies of various manufacturers have been finalized, ranging from 100-300 yuan/ton. A small number of manufacturers maintain the original price and remain stable, and the market situation is much clearer. The price market in July still maintains a weak downward trend, but the prices of important raw and auxiliary materials such as sulfuric acid remain high and still have a strong trend. The costs of titanium dioxide manufacturers are high. In fact, according to the current price level, a considerable number of manufacturers are already operating at a loss.