Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1201
China's sluggish international trade of TiO2 continues in Nov. 2011
China's sluggish international trade of TiO2 continues in Nov. 2011, mainly owing to the weak demand.
Pangang to recapitalize Dongfang Titanium for absolute holding
Pangang plans to recapitalize Dongfang Titanium, in order to strengthen TiO2 business.
CNNC Huayuan under bankruptcy reorganization
CNNC Huayuan goes into bankruptcy reorganization, owing to bad operation performance
Crimea Titan set a record in TiO2 output in 2011
East European largest TiO2 producer Crimea Titan set a new production record in 2011, backed by the strong demand.
China's titanium feedstock import weakens in Nov.
In Nov. 2011, China's titanium feedstock import volume reached the lowest level in the year, with a temporary pullback in the average import price.
Vietnam upset by titanium ore export
Vietnam's titanium ore export ban might be hindered by its slow progress in titanium ore deep processing development.
SRL optimistic about titanium feedstock market in 2012
Sierra Rutile Limited is optimistic about the titanium feedstock market in 2012.
Iluka got high ilmenite revenue growth in 2011
Iluka got high ilmenite revenue in 2011, despite a decline in ilmenite output.
Globe to expand ilmenite production in Mozambique
Australian resource company Globe Metals and Mining will expand ilmenite production in Mozambique.
Maydos starts coating e-commerce in Dec. 2011
Maydos launched an on-line store in Dec. 2011, aiming to support its existing marketing channels.
Carpoly recognized as National Enterprise Technology Center
Carpoly recognized as National Enterprise Technology Center, which in turn will helps its development.
Zhanchen Coatings needs to redo EPV report for IPO
Zhanchen Coatings need to redo EPV report for IPO, 2012
Valspar opens research and development center in China
Valspar opens a R&D center in China, in order to seize opportunities in the growing Asia-Pacific market.
China's TiO2 prices continue to increase in Jan. 2012
China's TiO2 prices continue to increase in Jan. 2012, mainly due to the ore cost increase.
Wrap-up China's TiO2 price trends in 2011
Reasons for China's TiO2 price trends in 2011.
Policies of China's TiO2 industry in 2012
China's policies that can guide the development of the TiO2 industry.
Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1112
China sees flagging TiO2 international trade in Oct. 2011
China's TiO2 international trade became flagging in Oct. 2011, due to the seasonal weak demand.
China's TiO2 industry needs to promote new marketing models
New marketing models will be promoted in China's TiO2 industry.
DTT reserves Base Resources' rutile in Kenyan project
DTT reserves rutile that produced in Base Resources' Kenyan Project.
Henan Billions gets patents related to TiO2 production
Henan Billions gets patents related to TiO2 production, promoting intellectual property protection in the industry.
Wuhan Fangyuan promotes acidulation tail gas treatment technology
Wuhan Fangyuan promotes acidulation tail gas treatment technology, helping to realize clean prodution in the TiO2 industry.
China's titanium feedstock import situation in Oct.
China's titanium feedstock import price increased in Oct. 2011, despite import volume decine.
Retrospect of China's titanium feedstock import, by Oct. 2011
China witnesses price increase and tight supply in titanium feedstock import in 2011.
Baobab seeks partner to develop mineral sands in Mozambique
Baobab seeks partner for financial support on its mineral sand in Mozambique.
Hongli Titanium to develop new project with local government
Hongli Titanium in Sichuan Province, China to develop a new titanium feedstock project with local government.
PPG seeks partners in TiO2 production
PPG plans to support global TiO2 production with its TiO2 technology and experience.
More guidance called on TiO2 application
China's TiO2 end-users call for more guidance on TiO2 application.
Huili Paint granted by CTC to support affordable housing projects
Huili Paint becomes a qualified architechtural coating supplier for affordable housing projects.
New TiO2 application methods make our life easier and healthier
New TiO2 application fields discovered: self-cleaning cloth and interior door.
China's TiO2 prices rebound slightly in Dec.
TiO2 prices in China rebound slightly in Dec. 2011, accompanied by price rebound of titanium feedstock.
TiO2 price hikes to continue in early 2012
TiO2 multinationals announced new price hikes worldwide, effective in early 2012.
Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1111
China encounters fading TiO2 export VS booming import in Sept.
The situation of decrease in TiO2 export versus increase in TiO2 import in terms of volume and average price continued in China.
Sichuan Lomon and Shandong Dongjia both attempt IPO again
Sichuan Lomon and Shandong Dongjia both attempt IPO again, aiming to raise funds to develop chloride TiO2.
TiO2 multinationals benefit from higher selling prices
TiO2 multinationals benefit from higher selling prices in the first three quarters of 2011.
Cristal to build a new titanium slag plant in Saudi Arabia
Cristal plans to build a new titanium slag plant, which exerts pressure on ilmenite customers.
ISK's revenue grows on higher TiO2 prices in Q3 2011
ISK sees revenue growth on higher TiO2 prices in Q3 2011, but is depressed by higher costs.
China's titanium feedstock import peaks in Sept. 2011
China's titanium feedstock import volume and average import price reach the highest in 2011.
Iluka gets strong ilmenite production in Q3
Iluka reports strong ilmenite output in Q3, and most ilmenite comes from its mine deposit in the US.
Kenmare increases its ilmenite production
In Q3 2011, Kenmare gets higher ilmenite output and selling prices than those of the previous quarter.
Rio Tinto sees strong output of titanium feedstock in Q3
Rio Tinto reports record quarterly output of titanium feedstock in Q3 2011.
Performance of international coating companies in Q3
AkzoNobel, PPG and the Sherman-Williams Company all see high revenue growth in Q3 2011, but differ in profit growth.
Carpoly actively preparing for IPO
Carpoly prepares for IPO to raise funds for coating capacity expansion.
Dulux reinforces its position in China by absorbing Campelpaint
Dulux reinforces its position in China by absorbing Campelpaint, creating a new company after the merger.
China sees progress in the color masterbatch industry
China's color masterbatch industry has made some progresses in the past several years, but need futher development.
China's TiO2 price decline goes on in Nov.
China's TiO2 price decline goes on in Nov. 2011, with no sign of rebound.
Kronos sets off TiO2 price hike for the next year
Kronos sets off TiO2 price hike that will take effect on 1 Jan. 2011.
Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1110
China's TiO2 export volume continues to decline in Aug. 2011
China's TiO2 export volume continues to decline in Aug. 2011.
Henan Billions doubles net profit in Q3 2011
Henan Billions doubles net profit in Q3 2011, but lower profit growth expectation for full year 2011.
CNNC Huayuan extends its maintenance period to mid-Oct.
CNNC Huayuan extends maintenance period for its 200# production line, therefore it may see loss in profit.
Annada gets high net profit growth in Q3, while worries about Q4
Annada gets high net profit growth in Q3, but it estimates the profit growth get weak in Q4.
Pangang Group overfufils production plan by Sept. 2011
Pangang Group does well in the production of TiO2 and titanium feedstock.
The Top 10 Chinese TiO2 Companies come out
China selects the top 10 Chinese TiO2 companies in 2011 based on comprehensive competitive strength of each company.
China's titanium feedstock import situation in Aug. 2011
China's titanium feedstock import volume in Aug. is below the average monthly level this year, reflects the weak demand from TiO2 producers.
Tronox to integrate mineral sands and TiO2 production
Tronox integrates Exxaro's mineral sands to enhance its TiO2 production.
Argex Mining advances TiO2 production with CTL's technology
Argex Mining advances toward TiO2 production with CTL's technology.
China's architectural coating output growth slows down
China's architectural coating output growth slows down this year, despite the strong demand from affordable housing construction.
China's ink company selected as global ink industry leader
Bauhinia Variegata Ink ranks 14th among global ink companies,demonstrating strong growth momentum of Chinese ink companies.
China's TiO2 price slump continues in Oct. 2011
China's TiO2 prices decline greatly in Oct. 2011, along with decreasing titanium feedstock prices and weak demand of TiO2.
What's behind TiO2 prices decrease in China market?
CCM International finds the underlying reasons for TiO2 prices decrease in China's TiO2 market.
TiO2 price increase in North America in Q4 2011
DuPont, Cristal and Kronos announce a new round of TiO2 prices increase in North America.
Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1109
China keeps up TiO2 international trade surplus
China keeps up its TiO2 international trade surplus in July 2011.
Henan Billions profits from higher TiO2 price
Henan Billions more than triples its profit in H1 2011 compared with that of H1 2010, thanks to higher sales volume and selling prices.
CNNC makes progress under new trusteeship
CNNC Huayuan suspends one production line for maintenance and transformation.
PGVT sees increase in gross profit margin of titanium business
PGVT achieves gross profit margin increase in its titanium business in H1 2011.
Oriental Yuhong to set up two waterproof material projects
Oriental Yuhong plans to set up two waterproof material projects to enhance its competitiveness.
China makes progress in TiO2 production equipment
China's titanium feedstock import volume drops sharply in July
China's titanium feedstock import volume dropped sharply in July 2011 compared with last month, due to weak demand.
Iluka mineral sands EBITDA triples in H1 2011
Iluka sees good production and financial results in mineral sands in H1 2011.
Kenmare's revenue increases on higher prices
Kenmare's revenue increases on higher prices in H1 2011.
Shandong Qifeng leads China's decorative paper industry
Shandong Qifeng's high definition wear-proof paper project was commissioned, enhancing its supply capability.
AkzoNobel Shanghai exports TiO2 in 2011
AkzoNobel Shanghai exports a lot of China's TiO2 this year, in order to mitigate higher TiO2 prices.
China's TiO2 demand from downstream to increase steadily
China's TiO2 demand from downstream will increase steadily next years.
China's TiO2 price continues to decline in Sept. 2011
China's TiO2 price continues to decline in Sept. 2011 due to weak demand, so is the situation of titanium feedstock.
Huntsman's TiO2 price increases largely in Asia Pacific
Huntsman's TiO2 price increase announcement and review in 2011.
Cristal announces TiO2 price increases
Cristal announces TiO2 prices increase, effective on 1st Oct. 2011.
China pursues clean production in TiO2 and coatings industry
China's MIIT carries out clean production technology promotion program in TiO2 and coatings industry.
Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1108
China's TiO2 average export price exceeds import price
China's TiO2 average export price exceeds average import price for the first time.
Rockwood TiO2 segment enjoys strong results
Rockwood TiO2 segment achieved great growth in revene and adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2011.
DuPont's revenue up 19% on higher prices
DuPont's revenue grows on higher prices and strong demand of its TiO2 products in Q2 2011.
Kronos TiO2 segment's profit up 257% in Q2 2011
Kronos gets strong profit growth on higher TiO2 prices and production volumes.
Huntsman Pigments' Q2 adjusted EBITDA up 135%
Huntsman Pigment profits from higher TiO2 prices and strong demand in Q2 2011.
Anhui Goldstar to manage CNNC Huayuan
Anhui Goldstar will succeed Shandong Dongjia as CNNC Huayuan's trustee.
Jiangxi Tianguang's new project meets requirements
Jiangxi Tianguang's first phase TiO2 project fulfills related requirements.
Annada's profit nearly tripled in H1 2011
Anhui Annada triples its profit on higher TiO2 prices and optimized product structure.
China's titanium feedstock import volume rebounds
China's titanium feedstock import volume rebounds in June 2011.
Iluka to resume its Eneabba mining activities
Iluka is to resume its Eneabba mining activities in response to strong demand.
ERAMET, MDL to set up a joint venture
ERAMET, MDL is to set up a joint venture to develop titanium feedstock business together.
Base reports good progress on Kwale Project
Base Resources said Kwale mineral sand Project went well.
Dow's profit increases by 55.7% in H1 2011
Dow's profit increases largely, resulting from higher prices and sales volumes
Sanxia Paint's profit down 21.2% in H1 2011
Chongqing Sanxia Paint's profit shrunk by high raw material costs and stiff competition.
Jilin Fiber faces challenges in 2011
Jilin Fiber faces high operating costs and the elimination of backward production capacity.
Wuhan Plastics reports strong profit growth
Wuhan Plastics takes advatage of robust demand and realizes profit growth.
AkzoNobel to set coating base in western China
AkzoNobel will set coating bases in western China to expand market share.
China's TiO2 price declines in August
China's TiO2 price declines in August 2011 due to weak demand.
TiO2 multinationals announce new round of price hikes
TiO2 multinationals announce new round of price hikes.
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Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1107
Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1106
China's TiO2 trade surplus strengthens in April 2011
China's TiO2 export volume soars while import volume decreases in April 2011, compared to April 2010.
Jacobs secures EPCM contract from DuPont
Jacobs secures EPCM for the Mexican TiO2 project of DuPont.
Annada expects strong results in H1 2011
Annada expects strong profit growth in H1 2011.
Pangang Group strengthens TiO2 production in June 2011
Pangang Group strengthens TiO2 production in June 2011.
Sichuan Lomon becomes National Innovation-oriented Enterprise
Sichuan Lomon becomes National Innovation-oriented Enterprise.
Pinggui PGMA responds to anti-dumping investigation
Pinggui PGMA responds to TiO2 anti-dumping investigation.
Guangxi Tengxian enhances TiO2 development
Guangxi Tengxian enhances TiO2 development.
Dongfang Titanium starts a 60,000t/a TiO2 project
Dongfang Titanium starts a new rutile TiO2 project.
Titanium feedstock import volume declines in April 2011
China's titanium feedstock import volume see month-on-month decline in April 2011.
Rio Tinto to invest in Quebec titanium feedstock operations
Rio Tinto is to invest in Quebec titanium feedstock operations.
Iluka responds to titanium feedstock undersupply
Iluka increases titanium feedstock output.
Pathfinder Minerals to combine licences
Pathfinder Minerals is to combine mineral licences.
Vietnam to stop ilmenite export by late 2011
Vietnam is to stop ilmenite export by late 2011.
PPG acquires South African distributor Ducol Coatings
PPG acquires Ducol Coatings.
Skshu's new production line put into production
Skshu puts a new production line into production.
AkzoNobel builds TiO2 plant in China
AkzoNobel partners with Guangxi CAVA to build TiO2 plant in China.
Maydos Brand strengthens with honor title
Maydos Brand is well accepted by customers.
PPG sets up China headquarters
PPG sets up China headquarters.
Price update of TiO2 and its feedstock in June 2011
China's TiO2 price in domestic market changes little in June 2011.
TiO2 multinationals continue to announce price hikes
TiO2 multinationals continue to announce price hikes.
Viewpoints on China's TiO2 price rise
China's TiO2 price is expected to keep increasing.
NDRC has raised power price since June 1, 2011
China raises power price and implements power cut.
Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1105
China sets new record for TiO2 international trade in March 2011
Driven by strong demand and increasing price, China's TiO2 international trade sees record surplus in March 2011, with import volume increasing by 3.3% and export volume soaring by 104.4% over last year.
Huntsman: Pigments division's adjusted EBITDA triples in Q1 2011
Huntsman Pigments division's adjusted EBITDA triples in Q1 2011, primarily contributed by higher contribution margins and higher sales volumes.
CNNC TD reports net loss in Q1 2011
CNNC TD reported net loss in Q1 2011, along with 10.2% decline in its revenue.
DuPont to expand its global TiO2 production
DuPont announced a comprehensive titanium dioxide expansion plan which will add about 350,000 tonnes global capacity and strengthen the company's capability to meet the increasing demand from its customers around the world.
CCM's TiO2 workshop attracts wide attentions
CCM held its second TiO2 workshop on Coat Expo China 2011, May 12, 2011.
Wuhan Fangyuan makes breakthrough in recycling economy of sulfate process
Wuhan Fangyuan passed the technical appraisal for its independently developed technology of waste heat multiple utilization of high temperature flue gas in TiO2 sulfate-process production.
Jinzhou Titanium to transfer agency for its TiO2 products by public bidding
Jinzhou Titanium made an announcement about transferring agency for its TiO2 products by public bidding.
Henan Billions passes IPO application on May 20, 2011
Henan Billions passes IPO application on May 20, 2011.The funds raised by the IPO will be used for two new projects, namely a chloride TiO2 production line and a sulfuric acid project.
Kronos: TiO2 segment profit sets new record in Q1 2011
Kronos' TiO2 segment profit more than quadruple in Q1 2010, representing a new record for the company, due to higher TiO2 selling price, higher sales volumes and higher production volumes.
Pangang Group keeps strong production of TiO2 in May 2011
Pangang Group has strong production of TiO2 in May 2011, backed by fine management and quality control activities.
Titanium feedstock import volume increases in March 2011
China's titanium feedstock import volume increases while the average import price decreases in March 2011, compared with that of last month. The volume increase is primarily due to strong demand and the widening of titanium feedstock import origin.
Kenmare reports 44% increase of ilmenite production in 2010
Kenmare's Moma Titanium Minerals Mine saw a 44% increase in ilmenite production in 2010, driven by strong demand from Europe and Asia.
Flint raises prices of UV ink and coating in North America
Flint raises prices of UV ink and coating in North America, in order to compensate the continuous increasing raw material cost.
PPG to acquire European coating company Dyrup
PPG announced the signing of a conditional agreement to acquire Dyrup A/S, a European coating company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, from its owner, Monberg & Thorsen. The acquirement will expand PPG's geographic presence as well as product portfolio.
Valspar's profit fall 8.7% in Q2 2011
Valspar reported 8.7% decline in its net income for the second quarter ended April 29, 2011, despite its sales increased by 23.5%. The decline in profit is primarily due to acquisition and restructuring cost.
Price update of TiO2 and titanium feedstock in May 2011
China continues to see prices of TiO2 and titanium feedstock rise in domestic market in May 2011. Besides, sulfuric acid price increases, driven by sulfur cost increase and thriving fertilizer market.
TiO2 multinationals announce new round of price hikes in May 2011
TiO2 multinationals announce new round of price hikes, effective in June or July 2011.
NDRC releases updated Guiding Catalog of Industrial Structure Adjustment
China released the new Guiding Catalog of Industrial Structure Adjustment (2011 edition), which will be effective on June 1, 2011. The new catalog continues to encourage chloride process but directly restrict sulfate process in TiO2 production, with more detailed description than that of the 2005 edition.
Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1104
China's TiO2 international trade analysis in Feb. 2011
China's TiO2 import and export both see volume downturn with continuous rising prices in Feb. 2011.
Will Technology Alliance drive TiO2 industry development?
It needs time to verify whether the Strategic Innovation Alliance of TiO2 Industry Technology will be effective.
Pinggui PGMA produces 2,216 tonnes TiO2 in March
Brief News: Pinggui PGMA produces 2,216 tonnes TiO2 in March
Chongqing Titanium aims to produce 10,000t R-298
Brief News: Chongqing Titanium aims to produce 10,000t R-298
Jiangxi Tikon to launch rutile TiO2 production line
Brief News: Jiangxi Tikon to launch rutile TiO2 production line
Huntsman Pigment expects higher margins
Brief News: Huntsman Pigment expects higher margins
Anhui Annada sees strong gain in Q1
Anhui Annada sees strong gain in Q1 2011.
CCM to hold 2nd TiO2 workshop
Brief News: CCM to hold 2nd TiO2 workshop
Titanium feedstock: retreated import volume with soaring price in Feb.
Titanium feedstock is in tight supply with soaring prices.
Iluka to reduce titanium feedstock output in 2011
Brief News: Iluka to reduce titanium feedstock output in 2011
Rio Tinto reports 12% decrease in titanium feedstock output in Q1 2011
Brief News: Rio Tinto reports 12% decrease in titanium feedstock output in Q1 2011
Pangang Group produces 127,400 tonnes titanium concentrate ore
Brief News: Pangang Group produces 127,400 tonnes titanium concentrate ore
Leading coating companies report net income record of Q1 2011
Facing rising cost, leading coating companies still announce strongh profit growth in Q1 2011.
Yip's Chemical takes actions to offset cost pressure in coating business
Brief News: Yip's Chemical takes actions to offset cost pressure in coating business
DCM announces new technology with less TiO2
DCM announces new technology adopting less TiO2.
AkzoNobel's revenue increases by 16% in Q1 2011
Brief News: AkzoNobel's revenue increases by 16% in Q1 2011
Shandong Qifeng's net profit decreases by 61.3% in Q1 2011
Brief News: Shandong Qifeng's net profit decreases by 61.3% in Q1 2011
Price update in April
TiO2 price rising exceeds expectations in recent two months.
TiO2 price rising exceeds expectations
TiO2 price rising exceeds expectations in recent two months.
Cristal announces TiO2 price hikes in Europe and Latin Ameraica
Brief News: Cristal announces TiO2 price hikes in Europe and Latin Ameraica
Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1103
China consolidates TiO2 export in Jan.2011
Enjoying the continuous increasing TiO2 prices, China consolidates its TiO2 international trade surplus in Jan. 2011 with the export volume increasing by 0.9%, while the import volume retreats by 11.3% as compared with that in Dec. 2010.
Thailand's import TiO2 consolidates in Jan. 2011
Brief news: Thailand's import TiO2 consolidates in Jan. 2011
China widens ilmenite import origins with rising price
China's import volume of titanium feedstock (excluding titanium slag) retreats in Jan. 2011, primarily due to the short supply and soaring price.
Pangang Group's industrial restructuring plan been approved
Brief News: Pangang Group's industrial restructuring plan been approved
Profit analysis of Sichuan Lomon 2010
It makes sense for Sichuan Lomon to gain USD66 million total profit from TiO2 business in 2010.
Shandong Dongjia expects to extend ilmenite production
Shandong Dongjia is expected to exploit titanium reserve in Liangshan Prefecture, especially in Huili County.
Jinzhou Titanium to benefit from being National High Technology Enterprise
Jinzhou Titanium is to benefit from being National High Technology Enterprise.
Jinan Yuxing aims to sell 90,000 tonnes TiO2 in 2011
Brief news: Jinan Yuxing aims to sell 90,000 tonnes TiO2 in 2011
Indemnificatory housing promotes architectural coating market development
Indemnificatory housing is to promote architectural coating market development
Rising TiO2 price shrinks downstream profit
Downstream companies implement measures to avoid profit shrink caused by the rising price of TiO2 raw materials.
Plastic pipe market to boom with government's support
Plastic pipe market is about to boom along with government's new plans on agriculture.
Price update in March 2011
Impacted by the increasing demand and manufacturing cost, TiO2 prices increase in March 2011. The prices of titanium concentrate ore and titanium slag have also kept an uptrend in this period.
TiO2 multinationals announce price hikes in April
Brief news: TiO2 multinationals announce price hikes in April
KMML to boost titanium industrial capacity
Brief news: KMML to boost titanium industrial capacity
Kronos Worldwide produces in full load in 2010
Brief news: Kronos Worldwide produces in full load in 2010
Earthquake in Japan impacts TiO2 industry
Brief news: Earthquake in Japan impacts TiO2 industry
Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1102
Thailand's TiO2 import volume soars in 2010
Brief news: Thailand's TiO2 import volume soars in 2010
China procures 48.6% of Japan’s TiO2 export volume in 2010
Brief news: China procures 48.6% of Japan's TiO2 export volume in 2010
China’s TiO2 industry consolidates development in 2010
China has been a TiO2 net exporter in 2010, with import volume and export volume increasing by 9.9% and 115.9% respectively compared with that of 2009.
China’s titanium feedstock import volume soars in 2010
China's titanium feedstock import volume is boosted to 2,039,292 tonnes in 2010, with 34.3% higher than that in 2009.
Exxaro reports strong sales volume growth in 2010
Brief news: Exxaro reports strong sales volume growth in 2010
Trimex Sands to launch TiO2 plant in Indonesia by 2013
Trimex Sands is to develop titanium integrated project in Indonesia.
Nanjing Titanium produces 5,377 tonnes TiO2 in January
Brief news: Nanjing Titanium produces 5,377 tonnes TiO2 in January
Integrated production model spreads within sulfate TiO2 plants
Integrated production model spreads within sulfate TiO2 plants at home and abroad.
Rockwood sees TiO2 performance growth in 2010
Brief news: Rockwood sees TiO2 performance growth in 2010
China produces 1.47 million tonnes TiO2 in 2010
Stimulated by the inspiring performances in 2010, domestic TiO2 producers endeavor to consolidate their competitiveness in 2011, through capacity expansion and market exploitation.
Anhui Annada initiates private placement for capacity expansion
Brief news: Anhui Annada initiates private placement for capacity expansion
TiO2 multinationals announce new price hikes
Brief news: TiO2 multinationals announce new price hikes
Price update in February 2011
The prices of sulfuric acid, titanium concentrate ore and titanium slag have kept an uptrend in February 2011. Meanwhile, with the increasing demand and production cost of TiO2, its prices aslo have a remarkable rise during the period.
Coating multinationals announce price hikes to gain sustainable growth
Coating multinationals announce price hikes for their products to gain sustainable growth in 2011.
Shandong Qifeng benefits from capacity expansion
Brief news: Shandong Qifeng benefits from capacity expansion
China’s TiO2 market to keep expanding in next five years
China's TiO2 demand is expected to grow by 10% in the next five years.
Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1101
Thailand's TiO2 import volume sees 16% decrease in November
Brief news: Thailand's TiO2 import volume sees 16% decrease in November
Japan exports 5,347 tonnes of TiO2 in November 2010
Brief news: Japan exports 5,347 tonnes of TiO2 in November 2010
China’s TiO2 international trade rebounds in November 2010
China's TiO2 international trade volume rebounds in November 2010, with continuous rising prices.
China's soaring demand boosts Kenmare's ilmenite sales
Brief news: China's soaring demand boosts Kenmare's ilmenite sales
China widens titanium feedstock import origins to cope with price fluctuation
With tight supply and rising prices, China is to widen titanium feedstock import origins.
Both Rio Tinto and Iluka see output boost in 2010
Brief news: Both Rio Tinto and Iluka see output boost in 2010
Crimea TITAN produces 100,000 tonnes TiO2 in 2010
Brief news: Crimea TITAN produces 100,000 tonnes TiO2 in 2010
Jinzhou Titanium produces 21,771 tonnes TiO2 in 2010
Brief news: Jinzhou Titanium produces 21,771 tonnes TiO2 in 2010
Shandong Dongjia trustees *ST Titanium
Shandong Dongjia is preparing to back-door listing by trusteeing *ST Titanium.
Pangang Group produces 62,578 tonnes TiO2 in 2010
Brief news: Pangang Group produces 62,578 tonnes TiO2 in 2010
Hempel launches new factory in China
Hempel launches new coating plant in Guangzhou to boost TiO2 demand.
BASF to expand at Shanghai plant
BASF is to expand its Shanghai plant to capture China's booming engineering plastic market.
PPG expands to accelerate growth
PPG is to expand to accelerate growth in emerging market.
Yip's Chemical starts Shanghai coating plant construction
Brief news: Yip's Chemical starts Shanghai coating plant construction
TiO2 multinationals announce price hikes effective in Feb 2011
Brief news: TiO2 multinationals announce price hikes effective in Feb 2011
Price update in January 2011
In spite of the increasing price of titanium concentrate ore, the major raw material of TiO2, TiO2 prices kept stable in January 2011.
Review of Chinese TiO2 industry 2010 ---Production,Policy,Price
China's TiO2 industry witnesses flourishing scene in 2010.
Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1012
TiO2 price hike drops transaction volume in October
Primarily owing to the price hike, China's TiO2 import and export volumes both decline in October 2010.
Thailand reduces TiO2 import volume from China
Brief news: Thailand reduces TiO2 import volume from China
China continues rely on imported titanium feedstock
Owing to domestic laggard exploitation and soaring demand, China continues to rely on imported titanium feedstock next year.
Jinzhou Titanium signs gas supply contract for new capacity
Brief news: Jinzhou Titanium signs gas supply contract for new capacity
Luohe Xingmao holds groundbreaking ceremony for chloride TiO2 project
Brief news: Luohe Xingmao holds groundbreaking ceremony for chloride TiO2 project
Sichuan Lomon benefits from Vanadium-Titanium 12th-Five-Year Plan
With complete industrial chain, Sichuan Lomon benefits from the Vanadium-Titanium Industrial 12th-Five-Year Plan.
Pangang Group shifts to mining and vanadium-titanium industries after reorganization
Pangang Group shifts to mining and vanadium-titanium industries after reorganization with Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corporation.
NewPage to close 250kt papermaking mill
Brief news: NewPage to close 250kt papermaking mill
DuPont Huajia to expand capacity in Shanghai
Brief news: DuPont Huajia to expand capacity in Shanghai
China’s architecture coating market attracts multinationals
China's architecture coating market attracts multinationals to expand capacity in China.
Price update in December
TiO2 price maintains an uptrend in December 2010, especially rutile TiO2. The prices of TiO2 major raw materials also keep increasing, except sulfuric acid.
China’s TiO2 price to maintain uptrend in 2011
As for China's TiO2 price, CCM predicts that it will stay at current level with a little fluctuation in Jan. 2011 and continue increasing in the remainder of 2011.
TiO2 industry fixes Entry Criteria
TiO2 industry fixes Entry Criteria which is expected to be approved by government.
TiO2 multinationals to expand production capacity
Thanks to the short supply and increasing profitability of TiO2, multinationals are to expand their production capacity.
DuPont launches new TiO2 and raises price worldwide
Brief news: DuPont launches new TiO2 and raises price worldwide
Main Content of
Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1011
China stabilizes TiO2 international trade in September
China's TiO2 international trade surplus enlarges to 15,999 tonnes with both export and import volumes keeping stable in September 2010.
Thailand TiO2 import volume soars in 2010
Brief news: Thailand TiO2 import volume soars in 2010
Pangang Titanium makes progress in continuous digestion technology (update)
Brief news: Pangang Titanium makes progress in continuous digestion technology
Jinzhou Titanium and Dalian Shide agree to jointly develop specialty TiO2
Jinzhou Titanium is jointly with Dalian Shide to develop specialty TiO2 for plastics.
Jinzhou Titanium produces 2,505t TiO2 in October
Brief news: Jinzhou Titanium produces 2,505t TiO2 in October
CNNC Huayuan terminates reorganization
Complying with the regulations for real estate, CNNC terminates its reorganization with GPRO Group.
TiO2 industry forms technology alliance
TiO2 industry forms technology alliance of which function is to be proven.
Cristal Global Announces Lifting of Force Majeure
Brief news: Cristal Global Announces Lifting of Force Majeure.
Huntsman pigment business sees notable growth
Brief news: Huntsman pigment business sees notable growth
China’s titanium feedstock market draws wide attention
China's booming titanium feedstock market draws wide attention among global titanium mining companies.
New pricing system brings pressure to TiO2 producers
Brief news: New pricing system brings pressure to TiO2 producers.
Promote building materials in the countryside to drive TiO2 consumption
Brief news: Promote building materials in the countryside to drive TiO2 consumption
New actions taken to cope with TiO2 price hikes
End users are driven to take new actions to cope with TiO2 price hikes.
Review of antidumping duty not impact TiO2 export
Brief news: Review of antidumping duty not impact TiO2 export
Interpretation of policy related to TiO2 industry
Chinese government is to adjust policy related to TiO2 in 2010 Guide Catalogues on Adjusting Industries Structure (GCAIS), to restrict sulfate TiO2 capacity expansion and encourage chloride process development.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1010
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1010
Thanks to the continuous trade surplus since May 2010, China has been a TiO2 net exporter by August 2010, with surplus of 7,618 tonnes.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1010
With the raising selling price and exhausting resource, titanium resource is being the decisive factor for further competition of TiO2 industry.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1010
China's TiO2 production capacity is to increase sharply in the coming 5 to 10 years, which requires restrictive policy to regulate.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1010
Anhui Annada breaks quarterly revenue record in Q3 2010 while its profit reduced over Q2 2010.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1010
TiO2 manufacturers are to enjoy a better profitability in Q4 2010, with TiO2 supply keeping tight for the suspensions of Cristal's and ISK's plants in October.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1010
PVC profile manufacturers appeal to domestic producers for developing TiO2 special for PVC profile production and to unifying an industrial standard cooperating with end users.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1010
PPG is strengthening coating business in China by acquiring a Chinese coating company and launching new products.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1009
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1009
China consolidates TiO2 international trade surplus with the import volume decreasing by 9.1% while the export volume increased by 9.2% in July 2010.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1009
Jinzhou Titanium is to operate two chloride TiO2 production lines simultaneously, with the total production capacity of 30,000t/a, to capture larger market share.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1009
Dongfang Titanium, a new entrant of TiO2 production in 2009 and has been one of top 10 exporters in 2010, despresses that China's TiO2 industry brings benefit to consumers worldwide.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1009
Titanium concentrate ore price sees increase primarily owing to the soaring demand and increasing exploitation cost.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1009
Kunming Meichongda is to cooperate with AIR to exploit China's booming ilmenite market.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1009
Anatase TiO2 price increases remarkably in September.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1009
AkzoNobel acquires Prime to enlarge its vehicle refinishing business in China, which will help it to realize its target of doubling its revenue in China by 2015.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1008
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1008
China's TiO2 international trade surplus widens in June over May 2010, with a surplus of 4,654 tonnes.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1008
Demand for ilmenite is soaring in China, which brings huge opportunities for all ilmenite suppliers worldwide.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1008
To strengthen technology improvement and boost competitiveness, domestic TiO2 producers are to form a technology alliance with research institutions.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1008
Regulation on elimination of backward production capacity becomes stricter and stricter, which helps to drive sustainable development of domestic TiO2 industry.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1008
Kronos is to see a soaring profit in the remainder of 2010 with higher average sales price and sales volume.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1008
Capacity expansion of Shandong Qifeng expects to boost TiO2 consumption in décor paper production.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1008
Oriental Yuhong to capture a larger waterproof coating market share by expansion.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1007
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1007
China's TiO2 international trade first sees surplus in May, with export volume increasing by 29.2% while imports down by 19.4% over April 2010.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1007
China expected to import two million tonnes ilmnite in 2010, with importing 818,013 tonnes in the first five months.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1007
With CNMC's entry, Pinggui PGMA is expected to be the third listed TiO2 producer.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1007
To exploit international markets, domestic TiO2 manufacturers should strengthen brand building.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1007
Compared with the first quarter, Anhui Annada doubles its profit in Q2 2010, with a net profit rate of 6.70%.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1007
Letong Chemical is to launch a new ink plant with production capacity of 20,000t/a in Zhenzhou City, Henan Province.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1007
Yip's Chemical is to expand its business in mainland China, by setting up a 280,000t/a architectural coating production line in Shanghai, with investment of USD147.71 million.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1006
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1006
China's TiO2 international trade keeps stable with a slight drop in import and export volumes in April 2010.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1006
Pangang Group highlights its TiO2 industry development.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1006
Indicated by Liu Changhe, it is unsuitable for domestic TiO2 producer to develop chloride process on a large scale now.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1006
To cope with TiO2 price hikes, overseas and domestic consumers employ different measures.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1006
Domestic TiO2 demand growth is to slow down in the rest of 2010.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1006
Jointly constituting 9.7% of China's total TiO2 export volume and 62.5% of China's total ilmenite import volume in 2010, Vietnam and India have strategic importance to China's TiO2 industry.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1006
Environmental supervision on TiO2 industry should be more rigorous in China.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1005
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1005
Compared with Q4 last year, TiO2 import volume and export volume diverged in Q1 2010, with import volume decreasing and export volume increasing remarkably.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1005
Pangang Group is to strengthen its competitiveness through acquiring Zhenjiang Titanium.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1005
Improvement in industrial consolidation by acquiring and cooperating among companies after the unrestrained capacity expansion are to drive TiO2 industry to develop more healthily.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1005
Titanium resource raises alarm again for Chinese TiO2 manufacturers highly relying on imported titanium resource as many countries to raise their resource tax or prohibit titanium resource export.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1005
Attracted by the huge growth potential, PPG is to increase investment in Tianjin, China.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1005
Asia Pacific avoids the new round of TiO2 price hikes in May 2010 owing to the pressures from China.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1005
China's TiO2 export witnesses higher profit in 2010, enjoying increasing sales volume and price, lower export cost and stable production cost.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1004
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1004
China's TiO2 international trade volume dropped with a stable price in February 2010 over last month due to the Spring Festival.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1004
About 20 TiO2 manufacturers attended the Chinaplas 2010 Expo with different purposes.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1004
Southwest drought did not influence, but will impact TiO2 industry if the drought worsens.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1004
TiO2 consumption in West China is to be boosted with coating manufacturers strengthening production here.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1004
TiO2 manufacturers and distributors believe that TiO2 price hike is not likely to continue in the coming months.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1004
CNCIA TiO2 branch has announced the draft of TiO2 Industry Entry Criteria in Apr.2010, but there are still some problems need to be noticed and solved.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1004
Now, it is the best time for foreign funds to invest in production of TiO2 chloride process in China.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1003
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1003
China's TiO2 international trade kept stable in Jan. 2010, after the remarkable recovery in H2 2009.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1003
Shandong Dongjia witnessed profitability fluctuation in 2007~2009, despite growth in its sales volume growth.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1003
Jinzhou Titanium intensifies personnel development for its capacity expansion plan.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1003
China's ilmenite import volume hits 260,956 tonnes in January 2010.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1003
Domestic TiO2 consumption in décor paper is to boom with the Chinese government encouraging the building materials consumption in the countryside.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1003
IPO failures of Shandong Dongjia and Sichuan Lomon raise alarms for domestic TiO2 enterprises over environmental protection to get government supports.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1003
Owing to the price hikes of imported TiO2 and domestic booming TiO2 industry, TiO2 import volume has been deceasing in China.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1003
In 2009, TiO2 manufacturers with a large portion of its business in China enjoyed obvious profitability rise while the other TiO2 multinationals' profitability kept downturn.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1002
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1002
China's TiO2 import and export both saw obvious increase in Dec.2009, while their trends have diverged during 2007~2009.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1002
Hunan Yongli reduced production cost of TiO2 through technological improvement, which boosted its competitiveness.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1002
Supply-demand imbalance has boosted and will continue to boost ilmenite price in 2010.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1002
To seek higher EBITDA margin, AkzoNobel is to focus on the high performance markets, particularly Eastern Europe and Asia.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1002
With the vigorous development of domestic chemical fiber industry, demand for fiber-grade titanium dioxide is increasing.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1002
China's central state-owned enterprises will continue the reform in 2010, which helps to promote TiO2 industry development.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1002
China's economic stimulus package has boosted and will continue to drive TiO2 consumption in the coming years.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1001
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1001
Both TiO2 imports and exports dropped in Nov. 2009 for the depressed demand and the price hikes.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1001
GPRO Group is to invest USD 431 million in ST Titanium reorganization.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1001
Catalyst TiO2 capacity has been expanding in China, driven by the increasing demand in air pollution treatment.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1001
By November 2009, import volume of titanium concentrate ore in China hits 1,365,100 tonnes, breaking a new record with the fast recovery of TiO2 production.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1001
Boosted by fast development of domestic ink production, TiO2 consumption in this sector saw a CAGR of 12.1% during 2005-2009.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1001
Coating industry boomed in the Midwest China in 2009, thanks to the government's economic stimulus package.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1001
Panzhihua government is making great efforts to boost titanium industry development through titanium ore recovery rate enhancement, technology improvement, etc.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 1001
Government's economic stimulus package largely drove up TiO2 consumption in 2009, at the same time boosting TiO2 international trade and pushing up sales prices.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0912
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0912
China's TiO2 import keeps stable increase while export goes down in October.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0912
As an essential raw material of TiO2, the gradually exhausted titanium resource with rising value is attracting wide attention in China.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0912
TiO2 industry enjoys ample supply of sulfuric acid, which is expected to continue for five to ten years.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0912
China's rutile TiO2 capacity is expected to soar next year, which will intensify domestic competition.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0912
Chinese furniture coating is to boost TiO2 consumption, which drives Huihuang Xiangying to expand production scale.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0912
China is likely to promulgate Standards for Tax Rebate of TiO2 Export and Entry Criteria for TiO2 Production soon.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0912
Boosted by supporting policies, China's TiO2 production has recovered rapidly by the end of 2009, drawing wide attention.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0912
TiO2 profitability is expected to shrink in Q1 2010 with price downturn.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0909
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0909
China's TiO2 trade rebounded rapidly in July with monthly import volume hitting a record high.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0909
China's TiO2 post-treatment capacity has kept increasing in recent several years, which promotes the division of TiO2 production.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0909
Sichuan Lomon still enjoys strong market competitiveness with its low production cost and strong R&D capacity, despite the failure in IPO application last month.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0909
Fumin County's TiO2 capacity expansion is expected to intensify market competition and tighten titanium ore supply. Bluestar New Materials gained profit of USD1,003,710 from TiO2 business in H1 2009 with gross profit rate of 6.93%, which partly offsets its huge loss in other segments.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0909
China's record-high automotive sales have greatly boosted the demand for automotive coatings, thus promoting TiO2 demand rebound in H1 2009.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0909
China's sulfuric acid price has remained low in Sep. 2009, which is helpful to TiO2 producers to lower production cost.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0909
TiO2 demand from cosmetics is less threatened by economic recession compared with other downstream sectors.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0909
China's TiO2 industry is to enter a new growth cycle in the next four or five years.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0909
DuPont announced to delay construction of its chloride process TiO2 plant in China due to its high environmental risks.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0911
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0911
China's TiO2 international trade keeps stable in September.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0911
Panyu Titanium enlarges production of R-298 to capture high-end market.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0911
CNNC Hua Yuan Titanium Dioxide Co., Ltd. (CNNC) is predicted to lose maximum USD17.57 million in 2009.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0911
Pangang Group has developed a series of new technologies to produce TiO2.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0911
JNMC terminates purchase of Tiomin Kenya to focus on nonferrous metal production.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0911
TiO2 demand is soaring in automotive refinish coating with the increasing number of automobiles in China.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0911
Sales price of TiO2 is expected to rise with the increasing production cost.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0911
Both Huntsman and ISK will benefit from China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) in exploiting Chinese TiO2 market.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0911
China has a long way to go to achieve the target of 15% capacity share of TiO2 with chloride process by 2015.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0910
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0910
China's TiO2 import volume retrogressed regularly in August, while export kept relatively stable.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0910
Operation rate of China's TiO2 industry has recovered moderately but still remains low in 2009.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0910
Expansion of high-end TiO2 market attracts Chinese producers to compete with overseas players.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0910
With preferential tariff, import volumes of titanium ore and titanium slag have not seen increase in 2009.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0910
TiO2 consumption volume will be boosted thanks to the capacity expansion of plastic building materials.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0910
SKSHU is to build a 300,000t/a water-based coating production base in Putian City Fujian Province.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0910
China's domestic TiO2 manufacturers are likely to face a price dilemma, with the continued price rise of TiO2.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0910
West China is to become a huge market for TiO2 with deep implementation of China's West Development Campaign
Free Trade Area (CAFTA) from 2010.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0908
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0908
In H1 2009, China's TiO2 export volume has rebounded rapidly while the import volume has recovered moderately.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0908
China's listed TiO2 companies have posted poor performance in H1 2009.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0908
China's TiO2 industry is unlikely to see enterprise merger in the short term.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0908
High cost and inefficient application technology have hindered titanium slag's application in China's TiO2 production.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0908
Multinational coating companies' entry will help upgrade the TiO2 sector.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0908
Shandong province has released provincial energy consumption standards to promote energy conservation in TiO2 industry.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0908
Central China is losing its advantages in producing TiO2 due to tightening raw material supply and long distance to end use markets.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0908
Vietnam's promotion of local titanium industry is likely to challenge China's TiO2 export.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0908
RMB appreciation has little impact on China's TiO2 industry.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0908
Chinese TiO2 manufacturers are advised to emphasize brand building and marketing capability to succeed in the future competition.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0907
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0907
China's TiO2 trade has kept stable in May 2009 with continually increasing import volume and slightly decreasing export volume.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0907
Hunan Yongli plans to acquire Hengyang Tianyou to expand its share in TiO2 market.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0907
Dawn Group launched a 20,000t/a TiO2 line for trial production on July 1st 2009.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0907
Chinese TiO2 still has a long way to go out due to low product quality and inefficient technology.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0907
Panzhihua's titanium dioxide industry is facing difficulties such as small average capacity and short of sulfuric acid, etc.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0907
Rutile TiO2 industry has recorded rapid growth in China in recent years.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0907
TiO2 products and major raw materials have all recorded slight growth in July 2009.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0907
Panzhihua's TiO2 price is generally higher than those of other regions due to short sulfuric acid supply and strict environmental requirements.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0907
China's import volume of high titanium slag will decrease in the next several years with rising domestic output and stable demand.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0907
Despite its bright future, China's titanium slag production will not largely increase in the short term.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0907
China's plastics industry has shown signs of slight recovery in H1 2009.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0907
India's anti-dumping on China's anatase TiO2 has little impact on China's TiO2 export.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0906
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0906
China's TiO2 trade continued upswing in April 2009 with the slight recovery of downstream segments and rising processing trade.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0906
Huiyun Titanium has launched new food grade TiO2 product to expand its product portfolio and capture niche market.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0906
Jiangxi Tianguang's 50,000t/a rutile titanium dioxide project has been advancing slowly in June 2009.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0906
Pangang Group has been cooperating with other manufacturers to expand its market share by ODM.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0906
Jinan Yuxing is to complete relocation by the end of 2009 and expand TiO2 capacity to 100,000t/a.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0906
China's TiO2 price is expected to rise slightly with the slow recovery of demand.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0906
Chinese TiO2's raw material sourcing will be threatened by titanium sponge expansion with the tightening supply of titanium slag.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0906
China's sulfuric acid price is predicted to keep stable in 2009 with sufficient supply.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0906
As a key ingredient in white coating, TiO2 is about to see new growth point in exterior coating.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0906
Catalogue of Prohibited Commodities in Processing Trade (Catalogue 2009) has little impact on China's TiO2 industry.
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0906
Sichuan Lonmon is to promote recycling production to enhance cost competitiveness
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0906
Chloride process is to witness great expansion in China with policy support and huge development potential.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0905
TiO2 China Monthly Report 0905
Fopol Chem-Tech launched a new chemical fiber grade TiO2 product to partly replace the imported products.
TiO2 China Monthly Report 0905
Chongqing Titanium is expanding its R298 production to capture more market share in high-end TiO2 market.
TiO2 China Monthly Report 0905
With small production scale and homogenous products, TiO2 manufacturers in Guangxi are striving to survive.
TiO2 China Monthly Report 0905
China's TiO2 price is unlikely to keep going up in the coming days.
TiO2 China Monthly Report 0905
China's TiO2 export has risen in Q1 2009 with the price downturn, while the import has continued to decline with relatively stable price.
TiO2 China Monthly Report 0905
China's TiO2 competition has been intensifying with overexpansion.
TiO2 China Monthly Report 0905
Shanwei Group plans to launch a 100,000t/a titanium slag plant in June 2009.
TiO2 China Monthly Report 0905
Chinese manufacturers have begun to seek titanium ore exploitation rights abroad to ensure raw material supply.
TiO2 China Monthly Report 0905
Rising demand for plastic building materials is to promote the consumption of TiO2.
TiO2 China Monthly Report 0905
Fast growing marine coating will drive TiO2 consumption in relevant sectors.
TiO2 China Monthly Report 0905
Preferential policies have stimulated the development of vanadium-titanium industry in Panzhihua City.
TiO2 China Monthly Report 0905
Chinese TiO2 manufacturers have been making great efforts in technology improvements.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0904
Sulphate process to continue to survive
Sulphate process for TiO2 production will continue to survive in China in the coming few years.
Aluminum oxide industry still downbeat
China's aluminum oxide industry is unlikely to recover in the short run.
Ruidi Mining constructing titanium concentrate base
Ruidi Mining is constructing a new beneficiation plant in Sichuan province.
Anhui Bentonite building 10,000t/a activated clay plant
Anhui Bentonite is building a new 10,000t/a activated clay plant.
Hebi Baiyunjia expanding soy ink capacity
Hebi Baiyunjia is constructing the second stage of its soy ink plant with new capacity of 5,000t/a.
Sanxia Paint to build 50,000t/a water-based coatings plant
Sanxia Paint plans to build a new 50,000t/a water-based coatings plant.
Rutile TiO2 price rebounds in April
China's rutile titanium dioxide price has recorded a rebound in April.
Carbon black price soars in China
Price of carbon black has soared in April 2009 in China.
Jinzhou Titanium expanding chloride process capacity
Jinzhou Titanium aims to reach 45,000t/a chloride process capacity in H2 2009.
Black Cat to launch Wuhai plant in May
Black Cat plans to launch its 160,000t/a carbon black plant in Wuhai in May 2009.
CINIC Taixing to be world's largest DPP producer
CINIC is building a 20,000t/a DPP plant in Taixing, Jiangsu province.
Chongqing Guangwang to build 10,000t/a fumed silicon plant
Chongqing Guangwang plans to build a 10,000/t fumed silicon plant.
Anshan Hifi building 4,000t/a perylene pigment plant
In late March 2009, Anshan Hifi started to build a 4,000t/a perylene pigment plant.
Southern Calcium Carbonate sees rising demand
Southern Calcium Carbonate has witnessed fast growth in early 2009 with growing downstream demand.
Dongfang Titanium launches 40,000t/a rutile TiO2 plant
Dongfang Titanium launched a new 40,000t/a rutile titanium dioxide plant on Mar. 25th 2009.
Hepu promoting kaolin industry
Hepu county is accelerating the development of local kaolin industry.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0903
China surpassed US as largest TiO2 producer
China has exceeded the US as the largest TiO2 manufacturer in 2008.
Lithopone industry faces survival crisis
China's lithopone industry faces survival crisis with slumping demand and short raw materials supply.
Coal tar industry recovers slightly in China
Coal tar industry has recorded slight recovery in the first two months with increasing demand.
Fuxin Jiuxing to launch 10,000t/a high titanium slag plant
Fuxin Jiuxing plans to launch a 10,000t/a high titanium slag plant by mid-2009.
Auto downturn hits tyre industry
China's tyre industry is crippled into recession due to automotive downturn.
Downturn yet to hit coatings industry
China's coatings industry is still in the downturn due to weak demand from downstream industries.
Iron oxide price continues to decline in March
Iron oxide price continues to drop in March 2009 with sluggish market and waste iron price fall.
Fopol Chem-Tech launches new TiO2 product
Fopol Chem-Tech launched a new rutile titanium dioxide product named as RM-2 in early March 2009.
Jiangsu Multicolor expanding organic pigment capacity
Jiangsu Multicolor is constructing a new 4,000t/a organic pigment plant in Xinyi, Jiangsu province.
CRIA defends against Indian anti-dumping investigation
CRIA has formally defended against India's anti-dumping investigation on Chinese carbon black.
Mingzhu Pigment thrives on recycling production
Mingzhu Pigment is thriving on recycling production despite current economic recession.
Foshan Huayi expanding domestic sales
Foshan Huayi has been expanding domestic market actively since early 2009 to resist export downtrend.
Clariant to launch surfactants plant in China
Clariant is constructing a new surfactants plant in Zhenjiang and plans to launch it by May 1st 2009.
Xinjiang Jiutai to launch 40,000t/a carbon black
Xinjiang Jiutai is constructing a 40,000t/a carbon black production line in Fukang, Xinjiang.
Kunshan Pebeo shifts focus to domestic market
Kunshan Pebeo has been strengthening marketing efforts in China since 2008 to resist export downturn.
China revising talc powder standards
China is revising four national standards for talc powder to enhance industrial competitiveness.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0902
Calcium carbonate industry eyes stable growth
China's calcium carbonate industry is expected to maintain stable growth in the coming year.
Chinese DPP still in infancy
Chinese DPP production is still in the primary stage currently.
Global carbon black demand growth to slow down
The growth of global demand for carbon black is expected to slow down in the coming years due to the world's economic recession.
Vietnam bans titanium ore export
Since Jan. 1st 2009, Vietnam has banned export of titanium ore to foreign countries.
PA oversupply to emerge in China by 2010
China's PA supply is to exceed its demand in 2010 with the expanding capacity, which will further reduce its net import of PA.
CNOOC Chemical launches PPC production line
CNOOC Chemical launched a 3,000t/a PPC production line in the end of 2008.
Automotive coatings demand to grow in China
Chinese automotive coatings industry is expected to achieve a rapid growth in the next few years.
China's papermaking industry to maintain growth
China's papermaking industry is predicted to maintain growth in the coming two years.
TiO2 price fluctuates slightly in Feb.
In Feb. 2009, titanium dioxide price has slightly fluctuated in the domestic market.
Yunnan Xinli building titanium production base
Currently, Yunnan Xinli is building a titanium production base in Chuxiong prefecture of Yunnan province.
Sichuan Banda cooperates with Pangang Chengdu
On Jan. 9th 2009, Sichuan Banda signed a cooperation contract with Pangang Chengdu for future development.
Ningbo Detai building 30,000t/a soft carbon black facility
Ningbo Detai is constructing a 30,000t/a soft carbon black production line, and plans to complete it in April 2009.
CNNM expands bentonite capacity
CNNM is constructing an integrated bentonite production base in Hubei, aiming to expand its total bentonite product capacity to 350,000t/a in two years.
Huiyun Titanium to launch 50,000t/a TiO2 plant
Huiyun Titanium plans to launch a new rutile titanium dioxide plant with 50,000t/a capacity in mid-2009.
Dongjia Group posts profits amid slump
BASF has been laying great emphasis on the R&D of new products and new processes of effect pigments.
BASF laying emphasis on R&D of effect pigments
Wacker plans to invest more in China with faith in the future growing demand.
Wacker to enhance investment in China
Despite the economic crisis, Dongjia Group still achieved a pre-tax profit of USD17.6 million in 2008.
China to release new standard for water-resistant paint
China plans to implement the draft of the environmental standard for water-resistant paint since May 1st 2009.
Main Content of
Titanium dioxide China Monthly Report 0901
China's carbon black industry enters recession
Since Sep. 2008, China's carbon black industry had entered recession due to international financial crisis and China's economic slowdown.
Titanium dioxide industry witnesses tough year
China's titanium dioxide industry has experienced the toughest year in recent 10 years, but it's predicted to turn better by 2010.
Langfang Jinxin braces for rising demand
Langfang Jinxin's superfine aluminium silicate, a substitute for titanium dioxide, has been in short supply recently.
Economic downturn hits China's sulphate acid market
The sulphate acid market is predicted to maintain downturn in 2009 as China's economy is unlikely to revive within a short time.
Pangang Group to expand capacity
Pangang Group plans to expand titanium concentrate capacity to 470,000t/a in August 2009 from current 300,000t/a.
Coal price rebounds slightly in China
Since late Dec. 2008, the coal price has slightly rebounded in China with the output reduction and increasing demand.
DIC moves forward in China
DIC aims to capture more market share in China by acquiring local pigment companies.
DSM opens DSM China Campus in Shanghai
On Jan. 9th 2009, DSM opened the DSM China Campus in Shanghai to enhance its R&D and innovation capabilities.
Tianjin Lugang to build synthetic rubber plant
Tianjin Lugang broke ground for its synthetic rubber plant on Jan. 2nd 2009 in Dagang District, Tianjin.
China's titanium dioxide price sees slight decline
In Jan. 2009, the domestic price of titanium dioxide has remained stable with a slight decline in China.
Dongjia Group ahead on green production
Dongjia Group lays great emphasis on green production, aiming to reinforce its competitiveness both at home and abroad.
Jiangxi Huaderun develops new process of nano aluminum oxide
Jiangxi Huaderun successfully developed a new process to produce nano aluminum oxide in late Dec. 2008.
PISRI launches new TiO2 product
Panzhihua Iron & Steel Research Institute of Pangang Group launched a new high-grade product of titanium dioxide named as R308 in early Dec. 2008.
Pinggui: China's GCC Capital
Pinggui District, located in Hezhou City, Guangxi Province, has developed into the largest GCC production base in China through technology improvement.
SCC eyes rapid growth
SCC eyes rapid growth in 2009 by investing more in technical improvement and expanding industry chain.
CNNC Hua Yuan posts USD37 million net loss in 2008
CNNC Hua Yuan has posted a net loss of USD37 million in 2008.
Jinan Yuxing to relocate by mid 2009
Jinan Yuxing is likely to relocate to Jinan Chemical Industry Park by mid 2009 with the launch of its new 100,000t/a rutile titanium dioxide plant.
China adjusts VAT preferential policy on renewable resources
Since Jan. 1st 2009, China has begun to impose VAT on renewable resources, and the previous VAT exemption and deduction policy has been scrapped.
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Chinese iron oxide industry appeals for policy support
In late Nov. 2008, some experts and enterprisers appealed for government's policy support for iron oxide industry, such as restoring export rebates.
Global demand for high-grade TiO2 in uptrend
The global demand for high-grade TiO2 is expected to maintain stable growth in the coming years with technological upgrade and widening application.
Wengfu Group to build P/S plant in Sichuan
On Dec. 18th 2008, Wengfu Group broke ground for its phosphorus/sulfur (P/S) chemical industry base in Dazhou, Sichuan province.
Hebei Xinke to expand mica powder capacity
Hebei Xinke is building a 100,000t/a mica powder production line in Xingtang, thus expanding its total capacity to 55,000t/a.
Nanjing Bluestar to launch 20,000t/a THF production line
In early Dec. 2008, Nanjing Bluestar announced to launch its ongoing 20,000t/a THF production line by March 2009.
CMP Shanghai's new plant in second phase
CMP Shanghai's new resin plant, which will mainly produce polyamide resins and epoxy resins, is under second-phase construction.
Jiangsu Elephant to build wood coatings plant
On Dec.7th 2008, Jiangsu Elephant broke ground for its 10,000t/a high performance water-based wood coatings plant in Wujiang city.
Borouge to build engineering plastics unit in Shanghai
On Nov. 28th 2008, Borouge started constructing an engineering plastics processing unit and logistics center in Shanghai.
Calcium carbonate price stable in China
Calcium carbonate price has kept stable since July 2008 in China and will fluctuate slightly in the short run.
China's aniline price picks up
China's aniline price stopped the falling trend starting from Oct. this year and began to pick up steadily in Dec. 2008.
Panzhihua VTIZ launches slag disposal pit
On 20th Nov. 2008, Panzhihua VTIZ launched the first phase of its slag disposal pit to dispose and recycle waste residue.
CHALCO posts losses in Oct.-Nov. 2008
CHALCO is expected to record a loss in 2009, even in the whole year of 2008 if its loss deepens in Dec.
Sinochem Tianjin enhances R&D capacity
Sinochem Tianjin cooperates with SYRICI to develop new pigments to cope with the current global financial crisis.
Black Cat postpones launch of Wuhai plant
Black Cat announced to postpone the launch of its carbon black production lines in Wuhai plant until March or April 2009 due to current sluggish market.
Luoping Zinc & Electricity achieves zinc oxide self-supply
Luoping Zinc & Electricity has achieved self-supply of zinc oxide through Rongxin acquisition.
Shanghai Congrui to construct 300,000t/a calcined kaolin plant
On Dec. 11th 2008, Shanghai Congrui signed a contract with Xinzhou government to construct a 300,000t/a calcined kaolin production base.
Silberline expands in China through acquisition
On Nov. 26th 2008, Silberline acquired two aluminum pigment companies in China, aiming to provide more high quality products for Asian customers.
China drafts new discharge standard on TiO2 industry
China is drafting a new discharge standard on titanium dioxide industry to achieve sustainable development.
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China’s TiO2 industry facing difficulties under economic recession
Affected by China's economic downturn, most domestic TiO2 producers have been crippled by losses, and experts are pessimistic about TiO2 prospect in 2009.
Chinese masterbatch industry encounters difficulties
Chinese masterbatch industry still faces some difficulties now though in uptrend in the coming years.
Chenzhou’s graphite resource faces exhaustion
Chenzhou city, the largest micro-graphite production region in China, is facing graphite resources exhaustion currently due to overexploitation.
Yunnan Xinli to launch 80,000t/a high titanium slag plant
At present, Yunnan Xinli is constructing an 80,000t/a high titanium slag plant to satisfy the growing demand of high grade raw materials from domestic TiO2 producers.
Celanese starts constructing CAD and R&D center for Asia in Shanghai
At the beginning of Nov. 2008, Celanese started to construct its Customer Application Development and R&D Center in Shanghai, which is predicted to be the business headquarters and R&D center of Celanese in Asia by 2010.
SkSHU Paint to expand capacity to 200,000t/a by 2010
At present, SkSHU Paint is constructing the third phase of its new plant, mainly including the production lines of industrial coatings and can manufacturing, thus expanding capacity to 200,000t/a by 2010.
BASF shuts down 80 plants worldwide
On Nov. 19th 2008, BASF SE announced to temporarily close 80 plants worldwide due to slumping demand, and it will also cut production at around 100 plants, including its Nanjing production base in China.
Carbon black price drops sharply in China
Since Sep. 2008, carbon black price has kept declining sharply in China, attributed to the price fall of raw materials and weak demand, but insiders predict sharp decline unlikely.
China’s phthalocyanine blue price continues downtrend
Following the declining trend since July 2008, phthalocyanine blue price has dropped largely in Nov. 2008 in China because of sharp raw materials price decline and slumping domestic demand.
LANXESS witnesses soaring sales in Great China
In Q3 of 2008, LANXESS' sales value has maintained rapid growth, up 25% year-on-year in China with growing demand and its expanded product/service scope.
Guangyuan Daye constructing 300,000t/a light calcium carbonate plant
On Oct. 22nd 2008, Guangyuan Daye started constructing a 300,000t/a light calcium carbonate plant in Sichuan province to mainly supply high-grade calcium carbonate products.
Huntsman launches TIOXIDE®TR88 on CHINACOAT 2008
Huntsman launched its new product TIOXIDE®TR88 on CHINACOAT 2008 in order to enhance its competitiveness in current global economic recession.
CNNC Hua Yuan restarts 15,000t/a rutile TiO2 production line to reverse losses
In Oct. 2008, CNNC Hua Yuan restarted a 15,000t/a production line that was shut down in May this year, but it is difficult to reverse its current losses.
Cabot to build 350,000t/a carbon black plant in Shandong
Cabot plans to construct a 350,000t/a carbon black production base in Shandong to supply its Chinese customers, with which Cabot is expected to be the largest carbon black producer in China.
GBS to establish silicon industry chain in Sichuan
On Nov. 20th 2008, GBS launched an 800t/a fumed silica production line in Sichuan province, aiming to establish a complete silicon industry chain.
Nine chemical companies in Hunan forced to suspend production
At the beginning of Nov. 2008, nine chemical companies including Hunan Three-ring were forced to suspend production to avoid possible pollution to Xiangjiang River during its low-flow period.
Panzhihua’s titanium industry faces bottlenecks
Panzhihua's titanium industry has been facing great difficulties, including low resource utilization rate, small-scale producers and inefficient technology
China to pump USD586 billion to boost domestic demand
On Nov. 9th 2008, China announced to implement the 'Economic Stimulus Plan' by pumping USD586 billion through 2010 to boost domestic demand and enhance economic growth.
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China’s chrome pigments industry facing great challenges
At present, China has become the largest chrome pigments producing country in the world, with a total production capacity of around 50,900t/a. But with the increasing price of raw materials and the nation's stricter environment protection policy, China's chrome pigment industry is now facing great challenges.
Chinese aluminium oxide industry faces difficulties
In October 2008, the main trading price of aluminium oxide in China has dropped to USD409.7-424.3/t, even lower than the production cost of some aluminium oxide producers, mainly attributed to the decreasing demand from its downstream industries. As a result, some aluminium oxide production lines with high production cost have been forced to close down.
Aniline price in China witnesses sharp decline in October 2008
In October 2008, China's aniline price continues to decline greatly, due to the falling prices of international crude oil and benzene as well as the overcapacity and weak demand of aniline in China. It's predicted that the prospect of aniline tends to be gloomy in China.
Shandong Yuhuang launches 100,000t/a crude benzene hydrogenation refining plant
In October 2008, Shandong Yuhuang, one of the top 500 Chinese chemical enterprises, launched a crude benzene hydrogenation refining plant with a production capacity of 100,000t/a. This is the second largest crude benzene hydrogenation refining plant in China that totally adopts domestic technology of crude benzene refining, which can increase the utilization rate of benzene resource and reduce pollution to the environment.
China’s major mineral products witness price plummet since 3rd quarter
Affected by international financial crisis and weak demand in the domestic market, the prices of some main mineral products