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Global and Domestic Producers Cut Capacity as China’s TiO₂ Industry Faces Deepening Downturn

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China’s titanium dioxide (TiO₂) industry is undergoing an unprecedented contraction. Both domestic and international producers are moving to cut capacity amid persistent oversupply, weak demand, and mounting cost pressures. On January 16, Gpro Titanium Industry Co., Ltd. announced that it will suspend operations at its wholly owned subsidiary, Xuzhou Titanium Dioxide Chemical Co., Ltd. (“Xuzhou […]

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Five Cases: Final Foreign Anti-Dumping Rulings on China’s Titanium Dioxide

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On November 4, the China National Coatings Industry Association released a bulletin summarizing the final rulings in five anti-dumping investigations against Chinese titanium dioxide (TiO₂) initiated by foreign countries.According to the bulletin, since August 2023, five jurisdictions — the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the European Union (EU), India, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia — have launched […]

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Venator in Crisis: Selling UK Assets, German Insolvency, Malaysia TiO₂ Suspension

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Recently, Venator has been selling three of its companies operating in the UK, a transaction that will involve 520 employees in the northeast of England. Originally a subsidiary of Huntsman Corporation, Venator’s core business was Huntsman’s former titanium dioxide and performance additives division. Headquartered in Wynyard, UK, Venator went public in 2017, employs around 2,800 […]

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Titanium Dioxide Faces Crosswind as Global Trade Religns in Early August 2025

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

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

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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 Production Cost Structure Analysis: Sulfate Process vs. Chloride Process

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

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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 USA Defy the Trend Set in Asia in Late March 2025

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

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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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