The domestic titanium dioxide market remains stable, with manufacturers prioritizing order fulfillment ahead of the holiday period. New order inquiries remain sluggish, leading plants to maintain low operating rates and stable quotations.
Domestic titanium slag producers are currently focused on fulfilling existing long-term contracts. New order inquiries remain weak, leading to continued low operating rates and stable price quotations. While some idled plants have begun preliminary inquiries for titanium ore in preparation for a potential post-holiday restart, their actual procurement activity remains cautious.
The titanium ore market in the Panxi region remains generally stable. Suppliers are actively fulfilling pre-holiday stocking orders, while new order intake has softened slightly. Prices remain generally stable, albeit with some volatility due to varying ore quality.
Key Market Developments in January 2026
- On 29 Dec., 2025, LB Group planned to increase capital and expand shares in its subsidiary.
- On 15 Jan., 2026, Baoji Titanium released its 2025 performance express report.
- On 15 Jan., 2026, Chemours announced the sale of the remaining land plots of its former titanium dioxide base in Taiwan Province.
- On 16 Jan., 2026, Gpro Titanium announced a full production suspension at its wholly-owned subsidiary Xuzhou Titanium.
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