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Downstream demand is the key to releasing titanium dioxide production capacity

Recently, at the 2025 Sulfur Industry Chain Spring Market Exchange Conference, the Titanium Dioxide Branch of the National Productivity Promotion Center made a wonderful analysis of the development status and future prospects of the titanium dioxide industry.

HYYCHEM: The logic of continuous rise in sulfuric acid pushes titanium dioxide prices to remain firm.

Mid-March has passed, and the mainstream price market of titanium dioxide is still in a period of stability. However, due to the continuous strong price increase of the main raw materials sulfur and sulfuric acid, and there is still room for upward movement, titanium dioxide manufacturers are more willing to increase prices, and this time the cost boost is stronger. According to common sense, the price fluctuation of titanium dioxide mainly depends on the supply and demand relationship, with the focus on demand, but this time the mood of expecting price increase has reached its limit, and it is difficult to take into account demand, and the supply side can no longer support it unilaterally.

China's Trade in Goods Import and Export Data, January-February 2025

In January-February 2025, the total value of China's import and export of trade in goods amounted to RMB 6.54 trillion, down 1.2% year-on-year. Among them, exports were 3.88 trillion yuan, up 3.4%; imports were 2.66 trillion yuan, down 7.3%.

Report on the Economic Operation of China's Coatings and Pigments Industry in 2024

In 2024, China's coating industry will deeply implement the new development concept, accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, steadily develop new-quality productivity, and firmly promote high-quality development. The green and low-carbon transformation is accelerated, the pace of digital upgrading is accelerated, and the economic operation is generally stable, steady progress and new breakthroughs have been made.

India Announces Final Ruling on Anti-Dumping Case Against Chinese Titanium Dioxide

Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India issued an announcement, making an affirmative final ruling on the anti-dumping investigation concerning titanium dioxide originating in or imported from China. It recommended imposing anti-dumping duties ranging from $460 to $681 per ton on the Chinese products involved, effective for a period of 5 years. The case covers products under Indian Customs Codes 28230010, as well as parts of products under 32061110 and 32061190.

Post-Holiday Titanium Dioxide Market Maintains Upward Momentum

As February begins and the market resumes after the Spring Festival holiday, titanium dioxide prices have largely remained firm, consistent with pre-holiday levels. During the holiday, the market saw little change, as most producers had already finalized their pricing policies before the holiday. With logistics operations mostly suspended, only a small portion of producers were in the process of delivering pre-holiday orders. As the holiday ends and logistics gradually resume, the delivery of these orders is expected to accelerate.

Review of Titanium Dioxide Production and Import/Export Data in 2024

In 2024, China's cumulative annual production of titanium dioxide reached 4.8126 million tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 14.10%, with an output growth of approximately 594,700 tons. The cumulative production of chloride-process titanium dioxide for the year stood at 658,400 tons, marking a year-on-year growth of 18.73%.

New Year TIO2 price increase arrives as expected, titanium dioxide market is still optimistic after the holiday

After nine months of decline in the titanium dioxide market, at the beginning of the new year, the market lived up to expectations and ushered in the first round of price increases at the beginning of the year, and the price of titanium dioxide rebounded upward

Titanium dioxide market analysis in January 2025

2025 officially opened, and the titanium dioxide price market performed mediocrely in the first week, and the supply and demand situation has changed slightly. With the latest price policies of the main large-scale manufacturers finalized, the prices of most manufacturers remain unchanged, and the overall price trend of titanium dioxide remains stable. It's just that the supply and demand pattern of the trading market has changed slightly recently, gradually transitioning from "supply exceeds demand" to "supply exceeds demand", mainly due to the stocking and hoarding of downstream and channels around the New Year.

2024 Titanium Dioxide Industry Operation Data

According to statistics from the Secretariat of the Titanium Dioxide Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, in 2024, there are 42 full-process titanium dioxide production enterprises with normal production conditions in the industry (excluding post-processing/post-treatment enterprises). The total amount of rutile (including sulfuric acid process full-process crude products, finished products, and chloride process products) and anatase titanium dioxide and other related products produced by these 42 enterprises reached 4.766 million tons, an increase of 606,000 tons over the previous year, an increase of 14.57%.

European coatings industry under the anti-dumping storm of titanium dioxide

The imposition of anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide imports from China is both an opportunity and a risk for the European paints and coatings industry. While the intention behind these measures is to protect local producers, the wider economic and environmental impacts must be carefully considered. A sudden increase in titanium dioxide prices could lead to higher costs, reduced competitiveness and job losses in the European coatings industry. A gradual implementation of tariffs, supported by investments in local production and innovation, would provide a more balanced solution, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the industry while maintaining the EU's competition and environmental objectives.

Titanium Dioxide Market Set to Reach USD 34.78 Billion by 2032 | Rising Demand for Paints and Coatings Drives Market Growth

The titanium dioxide market is witnessing significant growth, driven by its extensive application across various industries, particularly in paints, coatings, and plastics. The SNS Insider report indicates that, “With a projected market value of USD 34.78 billion by 2032, the titanium dioxide market is expected to experience a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% from 2024 to 2032.”