Price trend

Taking the sulfuric acid method rutile titanium dioxide with a large volume of goods in the domestic market as an example, according to data monitoring by SunSirs, the price of titanium dioxide in the domestic market fell in June. On June 1st, the average price of titanium dioxide was 15,080 RMB/ton, and on June 27th, the average price of titanium dioxide was 14,120 RMB/ton, with a price increase of 6.37%.

Analysis review

The domestic titanium dioxide market price fell in June. In early month, the market situation was light, and the trading atmosphere in the market was insufficient. Downstream factories and traders had weak enthusiasm for purchasing goods, and titanium dioxide manufacturers had greater pressure to ship, causing the market focus to shift downwards. In the middle of the month, the downstream market still did not see much improvement, with light market transactions and a slight decrease in market prices. It is difficult to find favorable support in mid month, and downstream factories were more cautious in purchasing goods, resulting in a slight downward adjustment in the market. As of June 27th, the domestic quotation for sulfuric acid based rutile type titanium dioxide was mostly between 13,300-14,400 RMB/ton; the quotation for anatase titanium dioxide was around 12,300 RMB/ton; The actual transaction price was negotiable.

In terms of titanium concentrate, the price of titanium concentrate fell weakly in June. As of June 27th, terminal demand was sluggish, downstream demand for titanium dioxide was weak, new orders were light, and raw material procurement was cautious. As of June 27th, the transaction price of 46,10 titanium ore for small and medium-sized manufacturers was between 1,750-1,800 RMB/ton; The price of 47,20 ore ranged from 1,950 to 2,150 RMB/ton; The price of 38 titanium ore excluding tax was around 1,100-1,200 RMB/ton. Titanium ore manufacturers faced significant cost pressures, coupled with low inventory levels, and it is expected that the market will remain strong and stable in the short term.

According to customs data statistics, in May 2025, China imported 7,467.59 tons of titanium dioxide, a year-on-year decrease of 17.78% and a month on month increase of 13.36%; Among them, 4,232.19 tons of chlorinated titanium dioxide and 3,235.40 tons of sulfuric acid titanium dioxide were imported. From January to May 2025, a total of 34,842.08 tons of titanium dioxide were imported, a year-on-year decrease of 13.21%; Among them, the import of chloride method titanium dioxide was 20,047.69 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 31.08%, and the import of sulfuric acid method titanium dioxide was 14,794.39 tons, a year-on-year increase of 33.84%.

According to customs data statistics, China's titanium dioxide exports in May were about 136,000 tons, a decrease of 8.1% month on month and 8.7% year-on-year; Among them, the export of sulfuric acid titanium dioxide was 111,000 tons, a decrease of 5.9% compared to the previous month; The export of chlorinated titanium dioxide was 24,900 tons, a decrease of 18.1% compared to the previous month. From January to May 2025, China's cumulative export of titanium dioxide was about 785,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 1.5%. Among them, the cumulative export of sulfuric acid titanium dioxide was 631,800 tons, a decrease of 1.6% compared to last year; The export of chlorinated titanium dioxide was 152,800 tons, a decrease of 0.7% compared to last year.

Market outlook

SunSirs' titanium dioxide analyst believes that the domestic titanium dioxide market declined in June. The demand in the domestic downstream market had not improved, and new orders on the market were being executed cautiously. Internationally, the market export situation was weak. The formation of certain negative factors in the domestic market affected the mentality of downstream markets. It is expected that the price of titanium dioxide will remain weak and stable in the short term, and the actual transaction price will be subject to negotiation.

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