Misconception 1 “The higher the whiteness of titanium dioxide, the better the quality.” Reality: Whiteness matters, but it is not the only criterion. ✔️Overemphasizing a single whiteness index does not always lead to the best application performance. In certain scenarios, excessively high whiteness may even result in lower perceived hiding power due to contrast issues […]
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–Overview of the Chloride Process TiO₂ Industry– Chloride process TiO₂ is a titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment produced through the chloride process. The production process starts with titanium concentrate or high-titanium slag as raw materials, which are chlorinated to form titanium tetrachloride (TiCl₄), followed by oxidation and post-treatment steps to produce the final product. The tio2 […]
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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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According to Huizheng Information and data from the BuyChem Research Institute, from mid-September to early October 2025, Chinese titanium dioxide suppliers implemented the fifth round of price increases, raising domestic prices by RMB 300 per ton and export prices by USD 40–50 per ton. With this round, the cumulative increase has reached RMB 1,900–2,400 per […]
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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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Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is widely used in the chemical fiber industry as a delustrant, improving the appearance and functionality of synthetic fibers. Depending on the fiber type, different grades and specifications of TiO₂, such as fiber grade TiO₂, are required. For example, fiber grade TiO₂ is essential for certain types of fibers. Key factors for […]
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Recently, LB Group released its 2024 annual report, revealing its worst performance in eight years. During the reporting period, the company recorded operating revenue of RMB 27.539 billion, up 2.80% year-on-year, while net profit fell by 32.79% to RMB 2.169 billion. In the first quarter of 2025, net profit stood at RMB 686 million, marking […]
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On March 27, at the 2025 Spring Market Exchange Conference for the Sulfur Industry Chain, Senior Engineer Pan Xianglei from the Titanium Dioxide Sub-Center of the National Productivity Promotion Center provided an insightful analysis of the current state and future prospects of the titanium dioxide industry. He pointed out that China’s titanium dioxide production capacity […]
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Overall Export Growth Trend Total Exports: From January to February 2025, China’s cumulative titanium dioxide export volume reached 315,900 tons, a year-on-year increase of 7.52%, marking the highest level for the same period in nearly five years. In February alone, the export volume was 157,500 tons, setting a new record for the past five years. […]
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Excerpt Note:This article is a partial excerpt from a certain piece, focusing on distilling the main points. According to Huizheng Information, it was previously reported that due to rising raw material costs, the titanium dioxide industry is set to face a “third round” of price increases. Following LB Group’s announcement to raise prices on March […]
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