Titanium dioxide sales up 20%, Kronos rebounds from loss to profitability!

On March 6, titanium dioxide supplier Kronos released its financial report for 2024, showcasing the company’s strong performance over the past year. The report indicates that benefiting from increases in both production and sales volume of titanium dioxide, as well as optimized production costs, Kronos achieved an operating revenue of $1.887 billion in 2024, a […]

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CHINA TITANIUM DIOXIDE INDUSTRY

14.57%! Titanium dioxide production is set to increase by 606,000 tons in 2024.

On January 13, it was reported by the Titanium Dioxide Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance (hereinafter referred to as the Titanium Dioxide Alliance) that China’s total titanium dioxide production in 2024 is expected to reach a new historical high of 4.766 million tons, an increase of 606,000 tons from the previous year, representing a growth […]

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Final Finding issued recommending anti-dumping duties on imports of ‘Titanium dioxide’ originating in or exported from China 

Product Description – The product under consideration is titanium dioxide, excluding food, pharma, skin-care, textile and fibre application and nano or ultrafine titanium dioxide having particle size below 100 nm. It is the brightest and whitest of the known pigments, used in applications like paints & coatings, plastics, papers, rubbers and inks on account of its […]

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Anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide: SMEs most affected

CEPE has reacted with disappointment to the European Commission Regulation which is imposing antidumping duties on imports of titanium dioxide from China. The association’s managing director Christel Davidson fears such cases are likely to increase in the future and will lead to a competitive disadvantage for European paints and coatings manufacturers. Interview by Damir Gagro. […]

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Paint manufacturers: ‘No anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide from China’

Anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports will affect the competitiveness of the EU paint industry. The European paint association CEPE warns and calls on member states to reject the European Commission’s proposals. The white pigment is an important raw material for varnishes, paints and printing inks and accounts for up to 40% of raw material costs […]

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China Urges EU to Avoid Trade Tensions Over Titanium Dioxide Tariffs

China does not want to see trade tensions with the EU escalate and will closely monitor the EU’s subsequent actions to ensure the protection of the legitimate rights of Chinese companies, He Yadong, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), said on Thursday in response to the EU’s reported plan to impose anti-dumping duties on […]

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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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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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