Adapting to the New Reality: Survival Strategies Amid EU Titanium Dioxide Tariffs

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Wang Yue76Leave a Comment

Since the European Union officially imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide (TiO₂) imports in January 2025, the European coatings industry has undergone a transition from initial disruption to gradual adaptation. Recently, Coatings World China observed that through in-depth interviews with five representative European coatings companies—Flügger, Meffert Farbwerke, Śnieżka, Teknos, and Vitex—the European Coatings Journal […]

India Imposes Five-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on China’s Titanium Dioxide

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 ETIO2.COM103Leave a Comment

India has imposed an anti-dumping duty on imports of Titanium Dioxide originating in or exported from China PR. The Ministry of Finance issued Notification No. 12/2025-Customs (ADD) on May 10, 2025, following an investigation by the designated authority. The investigation concluded that Titanium Dioxide from China was exported at dumped prices, causing material injury to […]

Titanium Dioxide Applications in Chemical Fibers: Types and Performance Requirements

April 29, 2025November 30, 2025 Randall Zheng1212 Comments

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is widely used in the chemical fiber industry as a delustrant, improving the appearance and functionality of synthetic fibers. Depending on the fiber type, different grades and specifications of TiO₂, such as fiber grade TiO₂, are required. For example, fiber grade TiO₂ is essential for certain types of fibers. Key factors for […]

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Titanium Dioxide Giant Struggles Under ¥6 Billion Goodwill, Launches Urgent Buyback Amid Three-Year Slump

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 He Yihua, Li Weilai (China Times)1071 Comment

Recently, LB Group released its 2024 annual report, revealing its worst performance in eight years. During the reporting period, the company recorded operating revenue of RMB 27.539 billion, up 2.80% year-on-year, while net profit fell by 32.79% to RMB 2.169 billion. In the first quarter of 2025, net profit stood at RMB 686 million, marking […]

Titanium Dioxide Production Cost Structure Analysis: Sulfate Process vs. Chloride Process

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 Online Resources111Leave a Comment

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is primarily produced via two industrial processes: the sulfate process and the chloride process. These methods differ significantly in their raw material cost structures. The following is a comparative analysis of raw material cost distribution between the two processes: 1. Raw Material Cost Breakdown – Sulfate Process The sulfate process is a […]

Announced but Not Yet Implemented: India’s Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Titanium Dioxide.

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry82Leave a Comment

In India, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), an attached office of Department of Commerce (DoC), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has submitted its recommendations to the Ministry of Finance for final decision regarding imposition of duty. A writ petition has been filed by Indian Paint Association against the recommendation of DGTR before Hon’ble High […]

Expert Perspective: Downstream Demand is Crucial for Titanium Dioxide Capacity Utilization

April 3, 2025April 4, 2025 CSAIA88Leave a Comment

On March 27, at the 2025 Spring Market Exchange Conference for the Sulfur Industry Chain, Senior Engineer Pan Xianglei from the Titanium Dioxide Sub-Center of the National Productivity Promotion Center provided an insightful analysis of the current state and future prospects of the titanium dioxide industry. He pointed out that China’s titanium dioxide production capacity […]

Titanium Dioxide Prices in USA Defy the Trend Set in Asia in Late March 2025

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 Philip Freneau61Leave a Comment

Titanium Dioxide prices in Asia continued to gain an upward momentum in late March. This was primarily driven by constraints on the supply side amid challenges in production capacities persisting in the key exporting nations including China. Market participants reported that limited production abilities amid several plant closures in China have led to a tight […]

The “involution” in China’s titanium dioxide industry requires a multi-faceted approach to break the deadlock.

April 2, 2025April 4, 2025 QQTHJ1051 Comment

On March 22, the Second Council Meeting of the Titanium Dioxide Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance for 2025 was held in Huizhou, Guangdong. Experts in the titanium dioxide industry deeply discussed topics such as the significant increase in titanium dioxide production capacity, collaborative development between upstream and downstream sectors, and innovation-driven new quality productivity, offering […]

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Anti-Dumping and the Titanium Dioxide Market under the Belt and Road Initiative

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Zheyu Sun101Leave a Comment

Overall Export Growth Trend Total Exports: From January to February 2025, China’s cumulative titanium dioxide export volume reached 315,900 tons, a year-on-year increase of 7.52%, marking the highest level for the same period in nearly five years. In February alone, the export volume was 157,500 tons, setting a new record for the past five years. […]

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