Titanium Dioxide markets posted diverging trends across the world. The U.S. experienced consistent demand from construction and plastics in the face of increasing freight and energy prices. In Germany, positive sentiment prevailed despite port and rail congestion due to robust industrial coatings demand as well as active imports. South Korea’s market declined further because of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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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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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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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