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

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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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Anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide: SMEs most affected

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

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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

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

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

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

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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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Reducing titanium oxide’s carbon footprint

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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 warns EU, US chemical tariffs on China to spur prices

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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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