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Titanium Dioxide Prices Rise in Europe Following Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Imports

The European Union’s imposition of provisional anti-dumping duties on Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) imported from China has led to a notable increase in prices within the European market. Since the mid of July 2024, Titanium Dioxide prices have risen by approximately 5.6%. This price surge of Titanium Dioxide follows the European Commission’s decision to implement temporary […]

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Thriving Titanium Dioxide Market: CNNC Huayuan Reports 42% Revenue Growth to Reach ¥3.2 Billion in H1

On August 12, China’s titanium dioxide manufacturer CNNC Huayuan released its 2024 semi-annual report, highlighting impressive growth in the first half of the year: Revenue: 3.151 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 42.29%.Net Profit: 304 million yuan, up 42.09% compared to the previous year.Net Profit (excluding non-recurring items): 253 million yuan, a significant rise of […]

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STATEMENT: ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON TITANIUM DIOXIDE CONFLICT WITH EU GREEN DEAL, SUSTAINABILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS

Statement on Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1923 of 10.6 2024 imposing a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of titanium dioxide originating in the People’s Republic of China Teknos Group has submitted following statement on July 25. to EC. Anti-dumping duties for titanium dioxide (TiO2) from China would conflict with the EU’s Green Deal objectives, social […]

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Paint industry investing in eco-friendly products

But sales growth slows for various crises, says Berger’s chief operating officer Paint companies are increasingly investing in developing new products, particularly those with a low environmental impact, according to Mohsin Habib Chowdhury, the chief operating officer of Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited. For example, they are developing paints that are lead-free and low in volatile […]

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Two major China’s titanium dioxide manufacturers “hoarding mines”

In recent days, LB Group, the leading titanium dioxide (TiO2) exporter to Europe, has entered “stockpiling mode” as its exports to Europe have been obstructed. Coincidentally, another listed company, Kuncai Technology, has also been “stockpiling minerals.” However, Kuncai is stockpiling foreign minerals, while LB Group is stockpiling Chinese minerals. Why are titanium dioxide manufacturers “stockpiling […]

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Reducing titanium oxide’s carbon footprint

Our BlueSmelting technology could drastically reduce carbon emissions during ore processing LAST UPDATED: 23 JULY 2024 A team of our Canadian scientists has been researching a way to drastically reduce carbon emissions while producing titanium dioxide – a sought-after material for the energy transition. In 2023, they transformed their big idea into a full-scale, operational demonstration plant […]

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Kronos Worldwide buys out Venator from joint venture

Kronos Worldwide has bought out Venator’s 50% interest in their Louisiana Pigment joint venture for $185 million and possible future payments of $15 million. The plant, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has 156,000 metric tons of annual capacity for chloride-process titanium dioxide. The sale is another step in the streamlining of Venator since the company, the […]

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Europe’s biggest paintmaker warns EU, US chemical tariffs on China to spur prices

Europe’s biggest paintmaker Akzo Nobel NV has warned that European and US tariffs on Chinese chemicals imports could drive up prices for Western consumers. The European Union’s imposition of anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide imports from China, and the possibility of US measures on its epoxy, will mean higher prices for Akzo Nobel, Chief Executive […]

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40+ Preeminent Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers in China, Definitive Compendium

The provincial breakdown of China’s titanium dioxide manufacturer, till Q3 of 2025 The Landscape of Chinese TiO₂ Manufacturing China currently stands as the world’s preeminent producer of titanium dioxide (TiO2). In fact, the country’s manufacturing sector has seen substantial growth and consolidation in recent years. To help readers navigate this landscape, this comprehensive list aims […]

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