1、 Price trend

According to commodity data monitoring, titanium dioxide prices remained stable this week. The average price of titanium dioxide in China is 20800 yuan / ton.

2、 Market analysis

The titanium dioxide market is basically stable this week. Super color and Zhengyuan Technology issued a price increase letter, raising 600 yuan / ton, and the prices of other manufacturers have not been stable for the time being. At present, the titanium dioxide market is still dominated by export, and manufacturers mainly issue early orders. There are many traders, and the domestic market is relatively stable. There are many traders, and the domestic market is more cautious. Up to now, the factory quotation including tax of domestic rutile titanium dioxide is 20000-21600 yuan / ton; The ex factory quotation of anatase titanium dioxide including tax is between 18000-19500 yuan / ton. The actual transaction price is subject to single negotiation.

In terms of titanium concentrate, the market price of titanium concentrate in Panxi increased this week. The market situation of titanium ore is good, the supply of goods in China mineral market is tight, and the inventory is low. The downstream titanium dioxide enterprise market mainly purchases on demand. At present, the ten day market of titanium ore is increasing, manufacturers send more early orders, and the overall market focus is upward. Up to now, the tax free quotation of 38 grade titanium ore is about 1550 yuan / ton, that of 46 grade 10 titanium ore is about 2400-2450 yuan / ton, and that of 47 grade 20 ore is about 2450-2550 yuan / ton. In the short term, the price of Panxi titanium concentrate will continue to be high and firm, and the actual transaction price will be negotiated.

In terms of sulfuric acid, up to now, the average price of domestic sulfuric acid is 788.33 yuan / ton. The domestic sulfuric acid market price fell slightly, down 0.63% from 793.33 on February 24. From the perspective of upstream and downstream industrial chains, the upstream sulfur market has gradually increased recently, and the cost support has been strengthened. However, the downstream formic acid market was mainly sorted out, the downstream bromine market fell slightly, the downstream customers’ enthusiasm for purchasing sulfuric acid was general, and the product trend fell under the contradiction between supply and demand.

3、 Future forecast

Titanium dioxide analysts of business society believe that at present, the stable operation of titanium dioxide market is the main factor. In terms of raw materials, the price of titanium concentrate is relatively strong and upward, and the market of sulfuric acid decreases slightly, which can be supported. International titanium dioxide enterprises sent a letter to raise the price of titanium dioxide in April, and some domestic enterprises have sent a letter to raise the price of titanium dioxide. It is expected that the titanium dioxide market will run steadily and well in the short term, and the actual transaction price will be mainly discussed.