Titanium Market Overview(December 20, 2024)

Titanium Ore
Today, the Panxi titanium ore price index is 2082.50, which is the same as yesterday. The titanium ore market has been stable in recent days. The downstream market demand is not good. The price of some titanium ores is under great pressure to ship. The raw material cost is high, and the production pressure of enterprises is great. The titanium ore market is weak and stable.

Titanium slag
The titanium slag market is running at a low level. In December, the bidding price of 90% low calcium magnesium high titanium slag of northern enterprises was 6950 yuan/ton, which was 200 yuan/ton higher than the price of last month. The number of enterprises in the high titanium slag market is still small, the demand is sluggish, and the market lacks confidence. In addition to the cost price, the production of enterprises is still on the verge of loss, and the market price is low.

Titanium tetrachloride
The market quotation of titanium tetrachloride is 6000-6400 yuan/ton. The downstream sponge titanium market has slightly increased compared with the previous period. The shipment of titanium tetrachloride in some areas has increased. Some low-priced sources in the early stage have gradually decreased. The titanium tetrachloride market will continue to maintain stable operation.

Sponge titanium
Price of first-grade sponge titanium civilian products is around 44,000-46,000 yuan/ton. Sponge titanium manufacturers have some orders on hand this month, and the market inventory is gradually decreasing. Downstream companies are cautiously watching and the transaction is deadlocked. Affected by costs, the market quotation remains strong.

Titanium dioxide
Today's titanium dioxide price index is 14749.99, up 21.04 from yesterday. The export data of titanium dioxide in November remained good, with an export volume of 149,300 tons. At present, the inventory of titanium dioxide factories is differentiated. The inventory of chlorination method is relatively under great pressure. Some companies of sulfuric acid method have destocked, but some companies in the market will start maintenance in the later period. The titanium dioxide market is on the sidelines, and the price continues to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.