The global titanium market price remains in flux due to shifting supply-demand dynamics, operational slowdowns, and pricing pressure across multiple product segments. In this article, we analyze current titanium ore prices, import costs, and processed titanium products (including titanium slag, titanium tetrachloride, titanium dioxide, and sponge titanium), with real-time price comparisons in USD and EUR to serve international investors and buyers.
1. Domestic Titanium Ore Prices (China)
๐งพ Current Prices
46-10 titanium ore: ยฅ2160โ2180/ton โ ~$297โ300 / โฌ274โ277
47-20 titanium ore: ยฅ2300โ2350/ton โ ~$316โ323 / โฌ291โ298
38 grade titanium intermediate ore (excl. VAT): ยฅ1550โ1600/ton โ ~$213โ220 / โฌ197โ204
๐ก Note: Exchange rate used โ 1 CNY = 0.138 USD โ 0.128 EUR
Titanium Market Price Trends
Despite weak downstream demand and low plant utilization rates, signs of recovery are emerging. Some Chinese producers are reducing operations (notably in Yunnan and Chengde), while large buyers are stockpiling low-priced intermediate-grade ores. The tightening domestic supply, especially in the Panzhihua-Xichang region, hints at a potential price stabilization or rebound in the short term.
2. Imported Titanium Ore Prices
๐ Current CIF Prices
Mozambique: $370/ton โ ~โฌ341
Nigeria (47-49 grade): $360/ton โ ~โฌ332
๐ Price Trends
The competitiveness of imported titanium ore is under pressure due to:
High international mining costs
Domestic price undercuts from Chinese suppliers
Downstream cost-cutting behavior
While demand for high-grade ore remains globally strong, Chinese buyers are cautious. Some local suppliers have already shown minor price concessions amid slow-moving new orders.
3. Titanium Slag Market
๐ฉ High Titanium Slag
Market remains depressed.
No active tenders from major northern Chinese buyers.
Current market price: Low and under pressure, despite high input costs.
๐งช Acid Slag
Very limited market circulation.
Primary reason: Weak titanium dioxide (TiOโ) prices.
Producers lack incentive to operate, resulting in stable but weak price performance.
4. Titanium Tetrachloride (TiClโ)
๐ฐ Current Market Price
ยฅ5900โ6500/ton โ ~$811โ893 / โฌ748โ824
๐ Market Trend
Prices continue to slide due to:
Excessive supply
Weak demand from downstream sectors
Raw material price declines
Although production costs have slightly decreased, oversupply and tepid buying interest keep the market under downward pressure.
5. Titanium Dioxide (TiOโ)
๐งพ Market Status
Raw material costs are stable.
Sales are inconsistent with “price-by-negotiation” deals.
Weak global demand and Indian anti-dumping policies hinder both domestic and export sales.
๐ Price Outlook
Given sluggish demand and rising operational costs, titanium dioxide prices are expected to remain weak and volatile in the near term.
6. Sponge Titanium
๐งช Market Price
Priced at a premium due to tight high-quality supply.
Some high-end orders are supporting prices.
โ๏ธ Market Dynamics
While high prices suppress downstream purchasing, limited inventory and steady high-end demand are keeping prices elevated, albeit with sluggish trading volume.
๐ฎ Titanium Market Forecast
| Product | Trend Direction | Key Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium Ore | ๐ Stable to rising | Shrinking domestic supply, steady demand |
| Titanium Dioxide | ๐ Weak to stable | Low demand, anti-dumping impacts, cost pressure |
| Sponge Titanium | ๐ Firm | High-end demand, tight supply, high cost |
๐ก Conclusion
In 2025, the titanium supply chain faces mixed conditions: upstream supply tightening for ore, weak downstream demand for pigment and intermediates, and cost-driven resilience for high-purity materials. Buyers and investors should closely monitor inventory shifts, policy changes, and global demand fluctuations, especially as currency fluctuations also impact import-export competitiveness.
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