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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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 bulk earthworks phase of the Nyanza Light Metals plant to advance ilmenite up the value curve as titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment has begun at the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. Nyanza will process ilmenite produced from the mining of heavy mineral sands, which are abundant in Africa, to […]
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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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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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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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On 08 Jul., Panzhihua Taihai Technology Co., Ltd. announced that it will be increasing the prices of its rutile and anatase titanium dioxide products effective immediately. For domestic Chinese customers, the prices will be raised by 600 RMB per mt. For international (foreign) customers, the prices will be raised by $80 USD per mt. The […]
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Despite the current sluggish domestic demand in China, and the recent setback from the EU’s anti-dumping measures, signs of speculative trading are emerging in the Chinese market. Some signals indicate that speculative activities are making a comeback: factory orders have improved somewhat, but these orders mainly come from traders, not end consumers. Given the scenario […]
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