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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.

HYYCHEM Team Building in Anji, Zhejiang

In the midsummer of July, the heat wave came with vitality. The HYYCHEM team left their busy daily life and went to Anji in three batches to start a team building trip with the theme of "Burning Anji Summer, Burning HYYCHEM Soul"! In two days and one night, water sports, kayaking competitions, exciting rafting, and romantic bonfire parties took turns, and every scene was full of laughter and touching!

China's Titanium Dioxide Import and Export Data from January to May of 2025

According to customs data, China imported 7467.59 tons of titanium dioxide in May 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 17.78% and a month-on-month increase of 13.36%; of which 4232.19 tons of titanium dioxide were imported by chloride method and 3235.40 tons of titanium dioxide were imported by sulfuric acid method. From January to May 2025, the cumulative import of titanium dioxide was 34842.08 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 13.21%; of which 20047.69 tons of titanium dioxide were imported by chloride method, a year-on-year decrease of 31.08%, and 14794.3 tons of titanium dioxide were imported by sulfuric acid method. 9 tons, a year-on-year increase of 33.84%.

Price sensitive period + half-year sprint period, titanium dioxide market is complex

Mid-June has passed, and the titanium dioxide price market is still in a period of stability after weakness. Manufacturers without room for price adjustment have basically maintained stability, and those who can adjust prices have adjusted prices. The purpose is to keep the main large-scale manufacturers adjusting prices at the same frequency and grab a wave of rigid demand orders. Judging from the recent market operation, the space and motivation for manufacturers to continue to decline are insufficient, and there will not be much change in the short term. The lack of downward space is mainly reflected in the fact that the prices of raw materials titanium ore and sulfuric acid are still not obviously weak enough, and the cost pressure of manufacturers is not small. According to the current price level, most manufacturers are on the verge of loss or even upside down. Some manufacturers have joined the army of production restrictions or suspensions, and the overall operating rate of the production end has declined again. This is truly a life-and-death autumn.

Titanium dioxide prices have entered a stable phase and are safe to buy

June into the middle, titanium dioxide price market after repositioning, the producers according to their own actual situation are different degrees of adjustment, the overall direction to maintain the “high fall + low constant” trend, so far, June's titanium dioxide price market is basically set the tone of vulnerability, price adjustment after the market will not be changed for the time being, that is, once again, Into the stage of stabilization period.

Good News: Shanghai HYYCHEM won the “2024 Qingpu District Talent Team for Promoting High-Quality Development of Industry” Award.

Recently, Shanghai HYYCHEM Industry Co., Ltd. was awarded the honorary title of“2024 Qingpu District Talent Team for Promoting High-Quality Development of Industry” by the Talent Work Leading Group Office of Shanghai Qingpu District Committee. This honor is the affirmation of Qingpu District on the past achievements of Shanghai HYYCHEM in industrial development and talent team building, and it is also the encouragement and encouragement for the future development of the company.

Titanium dioxide market trend in June

At the end of May, the titanium dioxide price market remained weak, and the main price remained stable, but there were more and more tendencies that made the price market continue to weaken. In fact, the price market in May was the most special and alternative month in recent years. This was mainly because since the weak trend has been clear, some manufacturers still had room for bargaining for special orders.

In April 2025, the export of titanium dioxide was about 148,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 5.97%

In April 2025, China’s titanium dioxide (TiO₂) exports were approximately 148,000 tons, representing a month-on-month decrease of 20.0% and a year-on-year decline of 5.97%. From January to April 2025, total exports amounted to 648,900 tons, an increase of 2,000 tons compared to the same period last year, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 0.31%.