Chemical Industry Pulse: Titanium Dioxide Price Surge, Strategic Mineral Developments, and Emerging Innovations Weekly Market Snapshot The titanium dioxide market experienced a significant upward trend this week, with prices increasing by 700-1500 RMB per ton. This marks the fourth price hike this year. The primary driver for these price surges is the soaring cost 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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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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