Market Analysis
Taking sulfate-process rutile titanium dioxide: Domestic titanium dioxide prices moved lower last week.
The domestic titanium dioxide market saw downward price momentum in the past week. Upstream titanium concentrate prices softened, and the sector has entered its traditional off-season. Downstream demand stays muted with limited buying interest, and most traders maintain a wait-and-see stance. Quotes differ by product grade, while final transaction prices are negotiated individually.
Market Outlook
Manufacturers are still carrying elevated inventories, leading to slack market sentiment and thin trading. The market is projected to stay weak in the near term, with actual sales prices settled case by case.
