SunSirs: Domestic Titanium Dioxide Market Stopped Falling and Stabilized in August

Price trend

Taking the sulfuric acid method rutile titanium dioxide with a large volume of goods in the domestic market as an example, data from SunSirs shows that the domestic titanium dioxide market stabilized in August. The average price of titanium dioxide was 13,640 RMB/ton on August 1, and 13,480 RMB/ton on August 29, a 1.17% decrease.

Analysis review

In August, the domestic titanium dioxide market stabilized after a period of decline. Weak market demand in the first half of the month led downstream factories and traders to adopt a wait-and-see approach, resulting in a lack of trading activity and a downward shift in the market's center. In the middle of the month, overall downstream demand was mediocre, with downstream buyers cautiously purchasing, leading to a temporary stabilization of the market. In late August, titanium dioxide manufacturers jointly issued a letter announcing price increases, leading to a slight improvement in market trading compared to previous periods. As of August 29, the domestic quotation for sulfuric acid based rutile type titanium dioxide was mostly between 12,900 and 13,800 RMB/ton; The quotation for anatase titanium dioxide was around 11,600 to 11,900 RMB/ton. Actual transaction prices were negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

Titanium concentrate prices saw a slight decline in August. End-user demand was weak this month, leading to cautious raw material purchases. Due to reduced raw ore supply, new orders were stagnant, and the market was generally taking a wait-and-see approach. As of August 29, small and medium-sized manufacturers were offering prices for 46 and 10 titanium ores ranging from 1,750 to 1,900 RMB/ton; 47 and 20 titanium ores ranging from 1,900 to 2,100 RMB/ton; and 38 titanium medium ore priced around 1,100 to 1,230 RMB/ton, excluding tax. The market is expected to remain stable in the short term.

According to customs data, China exported 134,800 tons of titanium dioxide in July 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 15.55% and a month-on-month increase of 2.19%. Of this total, 110,300 tons were exported using the sulfuric acid process, a month-on-month increase of 2.57%. From January to July 2025, total titanium dioxide exports reached approximately 1,051,400 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 7.14%, or approximately 81,000 tons. Of this, 201,800 tons were exported using the chloride process, a year-on-year decrease of 3.12%, while 849,600 tons were exported using the sulfuric acid process, a year-on-year decrease of 8.05%.

According to customs data, China imported 7,307.17 tons of titanium dioxide in July 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 19.60% and a month-on-month increase of 49.48%. Of this total, 5,309.92 tons were imported through the chloride process. From January to July 2025, total titanium dioxide imports reached 47,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 17.16%. Of this total, 18,200 tons were imported through the sulfate process, a year-on-year increase of 6.47%, while 28,900 tons were imported through the chloride process, a year-on-year decrease of 27.32%.

Market outlook

SunSirs’ titanium dioxide analysts believe the domestic titanium dioxide market has stabilized this month. Several titanium dioxide companies have issued price increases, leading to a slight decrease in inventory at major manufacturers. While some companies have implemented the new prices, downstream factories were generally less enthusiastic about purchasing, with the market largely waiting to see what the leading companies will do next month. The market is expected to remain stagnant and wait-and-see in the short term, with actual transaction prices being negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

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