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 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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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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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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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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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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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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On June 7, the European Commission published an implementing regulation making imports of titanium dioxide from China subject to registration. The Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Paints and Printing Inks (Asefapi) warns about the legal uncertainty and consequences for the sector. This decision of the European Commission implies that all imports of TiO2 from China will […]
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The EU Commission has announced the latest progress of the anti-dumping investigation against Chinese titanium dioxide. On June 13, the EU Commission website released the latest progress of the anti-dumping investigation against Chinese titanium dioxide companies conducted last year. Lomon Billions Group (002601) and its subsidiaries will be subject to a 39.7% tariff, Jinxing Titanium […]
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