The titanium dioxide industry has begun price increases.

                                                                    The titanium dioxide industry has begun price increases.

In 2025, the titanium dioxide industry officially announced its first collective price increase in the second half of this year. As of 12:00 PM on August 20, over 20 Chinese titanium dioxide companies had issued notices announcing price increases, with more companies subsequently stating they would follow suit.

On August 15, leading company Panzhihua Titanium Sea Company launched the first price increase in the titanium dioxide industry in the second half of this year.

Following suit, Longbai Group and Huiyun Titanium Industry simultaneously announced on August 18 that they would increase the domestic price of all titanium dioxide grades by 500 yuan/ton and the international customer/export price by $70/ton.

Since April 2025, titanium dioxide prices have fallen for five consecutive months, with export prices dropping by more than $200/ton. For example, Longbai Group's titanium dioxide price was quoted at $2150/ton ex-factory in April. As of August 15th, the ex-factory price had dropped to $1900/ton, the largest drop on record and the lowest price ever.

Professional analysts believe that this price increase is primarily due to four factors. First, the long-term low prices have made it difficult for titanium dioxide manufacturers to sustain losses, making price increases necessary. Second, the costs of key raw materials, such as titanium ore and sulfuric acid, have risen by 26% and 15% respectively since the beginning of the year, driving titanium dioxide production costs up by approximately 18%.

Third, titanium dioxide has fallen to a historical low, leaving all manufacturers struggling. Market sentiment for price increases is unprecedented, and this, coupled with the peak purchasing season in the fourth quarter, has further fueled the price increases.

From a long-term perspective, while titanium dioxide prices have increased, they remain well below the average for the same period, with an estimated $300/ton upside potential. For companies purchasing titanium dioxide, now is an excellent time to buy, as the market is poised for continued price increases. Our company offers competitive pricing in the titanium dioxide market, so please contact us if you have any inquiries.