Titanium(IV) oxide Price Chart & Market Analysis 2026

Titanium(IV) oxide Price Information Spec: China national standards;CR-300;CR-501;FR-767;HTR-616;R-298;SR-2377;SR-240;R-706;R-902+;Anatase type;Rutile Type

Newest Price 2,132.86

Price Date 20261010

Day's Change -4.69

Day's Range 2,132.86 - 2,128.17

Month's Change -29.69

Month's Range 2,171.44 - 2,141.75

Year's Change +224.47

Year's Range 2,232.61 - 2,008.14

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Why is the titanium dioxide market seeing repeated price hikes despite weak domestic demand?

Watch the sulfate vs chloride cost gap. Chloride-route producers like Longbai are losing far less—only about 455 yuan/ton versus 7,542 yuan/ton for sulfate. This divergence is accelerating capacity differentiation, with sulfate-heavy players like Huiyun Titanium openly admitting cost pressure and exploring sulfuric acid recovery projects.

What are the key differences between sulfate and chloride process TiO2 in today's market?

The technology gap is strategic. Western firms have guarded chloride know-how fiercely—DuPont's decade-long lawsuit over alleged technology theft from Pangang remains unresolved. But Chinese AI-driven research is now modeling TiCl4 oxidation mechanisms to break the import dependence on high-end TiO2, with pilot results matching international quality in plastics applications.

How is China's titanium dioxide export resilience reshaping global pricing power?

This export resilience also pressures European producers strategically. Longbai's acquisition of the UK's Greatham plant for 69.9 million USD—restarting 150,000 tons of chloride capacity—sidesteps EU anti-dumping duties of up to 40%. Localized production in Europe is becoming the new playbook for Chinese leaders.

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Overview

Titanium(IV) oxide (titanium dioxide, TiO₂, CAS 13467-63-7) is a white, odourless solid with strong hiding power, high tinting strength, and excellent brightness. It is insoluble in water and serves as a core white pigment across multiple downstream industries.

Coatings: the largest application, with architectural paints dominating demand, though industrial and automotive coatings are gaining share.
Plastics: used in masterbatches and films, where high-end chloride-process grades meet requirements for dispersion and durability.
Cosmetics: acts as a physical UV filter in sunscreens and as a whitening/opacifying agent in makeup.
Food: permitted in China and the US as a colour additive for confectionery, coatings, and beverages, though banned in the EU since 2022.

China is the world's largest producer, with sulfate-process capacity still dominant and chloride-process capacity expanding. The market faces oversupply, with new capacity additions planned, while high-end chloride-process products still rely partly on imports. Producers are increasingly integrating by-products into lithium iron phosphate feedstock chains.

Key domestic producers:
Longbai Group – global capacity leader with both sulfate and chloride routes.
Tronox (Tinai Chemical) – major sulfate-process producer with a growing phosphate and lithium business.
Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium – state-owned producer of both sulfate and chloride grades.
CNNC Huayuan Titanium Dioxide – sulfate-process producer with circular economy integration.

Properties

Name

Titanium(IV) oxide

anatase titanium dioxide

Anatase,oxid titanium

C.I. 77891

C.I. Pigment White 6

CAS Number

13463-67-7

EINECS No.

257-372-4

Risk Codes

S26;S36

Safety Description

R20/21/22;R36/37/38

HS Code

3206111900

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Titanium(IV) oxide Price Information Spec: China national standards;CR-300;CR-501;FR-767;HTR-616;R-298;SR-2377;SR-240;R-706;R-902+;Anatase type;Rutile Type

Opinions

Why is the titanium dioxide market seeing repeated price hikes despite weak domestic demand?

What are the key differences between sulfate and chloride process TiO2 in today's market?

How is China's titanium dioxide export resilience reshaping global pricing power?

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September 2026 China Titanium Dioxide Production Statistics

Titanium dioxide imports declined year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026

Titanium dioxide exports in January–August 2026 showed a significant year-on-year increase.

In August 2026, the export volume of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) reached approximately 144,100 tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.8%.

In August 2026, the import volume of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) reached 5,403.37 tonnes, representing a year-on-year increase of 57%.

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