The U.S. Titanium Dioxide market has been exhibiting a steady pricing trend in early February, following a period of bearish activity where prices declined by 1.4% in the prior month. This relative stability occurred against a backdrop of dynamic shifts in the global Titanium Dioxide supply chain, influenced by strategic decisions in key export markets […]
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In the first week of December 2024, Titanium Dioxide prices experienced a slight decline of 0.3%, primarily driven by oversupply conditions and weak demand from end-use industries. Despite the stable price of ilmenite, the raw material used in Titanium Dioxide production, it had no significant effect on pricing trends during this period. As the year-end […]
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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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Hamburg, (Germany): After experiencing a downward trend for the past few weeks, Titanium Dioxide prices have leveled off across the European market towards the July end. Average procurement from the downstream construction and automotive sectors has prompted manufacturers to maintain stable Titanium Dioxide prices in Germany’s domestic market. The ongoing macroeconomic challenges in Europe continue […]
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According to Huizheng Information, in the first half of 2024, the domestic titanium dioxide price trend showed a fluctuating upward trend followed by a downward trend, and the profit of titanium dioxide manufacturers, facing the situation of export restrictions in many countries, became even more strained. According to the statistics of Buychemicals Research Institute, in […]
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Tamils in Vakarai, Batticaloa, held a protest this week to oppose the establishment of an ilmenite mine and a prawn farm due to the impact they will have on their livelihood and the environment. Protestors sat outside Koralaipottu North Divisional Secretariat and blocked its entrance on Monday as they demanded that ilmenite mining be banned […]
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In brief The Brazilian Secretariat of Foreign Trade (SECEX) opened on 30 April 2024 a new antidumping investigation against Brazilian imports of titanium dioxide pigments, in the rutile form, from China, commonly classified under the NCM code 3206.11.00. Titanium dioxide pigments in rutile form are widely used by the industry to provide whiteness, brightness, and opacity to […]
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That management foresees prices to remain benign in Q1FY25, but going forward there might be some inflation. Asian Paints anticipates no disruptions in pricing moving forward, owing to stable raw material prices. The management said in a post earnings conference call that some of the crude derivatives like monomers have shown some signs of pickup […]
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