On August 11, the Department of Internal Market Protection of the Eurasian Economic Commission issued Notice No. 2026/500/AD38R1, initiating a changed circumstances review of the anti-dumping measures on titanium dioxide originating from China, in response to an application from producers within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
The products under review are pigment-grade titanium dioxide with a titanium dioxide content of not less than 80% by dry weight, falling under EAEU customs code 3206110000, excluding titanium dioxide used in the production of fragrances, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
During the investigation period, the collection of anti-dumping duties has been suspended—an arrangement rarely seen in anti-dumping review practices.
August 17, 2023: The EAEU initiated its first anti-dumping investigation on titanium dioxide from China.
October 17, 2025: The EAEU issued Resolution No. 96 dated October 14, 2025, imposing anti-dumping duties of up to 16.25% on Chinese titanium dioxide for a period of five years. Concurrently, the EAEU reached price undertakings with six Chinese enterprises, exempting those that comply with the undertaking requirements from anti-dumping duties.
August 11, 2026: The EAEU initiated a changed circumstances review to reassess changes in market, industry, and trade conditions, which will determine whether the existing anti-dumping measures should be maintained, adjusted, or terminated.
A "changed circumstances review" is a reassessment procedure triggered by significant changes in the market environment after the implementation of anti-dumping measures. The suspension of duties during the investigation means that Chinese titanium dioxide exports to the EAEU will not incur additional tariff costs in the short term, providing a window for Chinese producers to expand exports.
However, this does not guarantee permanent exemption. The final outcome of the review remains uncertain. If the review finds that the dumping situation has not fundamentally changed, the anti-dumping measures may be maintained or even adjusted.
China is the world's largest producer and exporter of titanium dioxide, with an effective domestic production capacity of approximately 6 million tons and annual export volumes of around 1.8 million tons.
The EAEU—comprising Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia—is a significant export destination for Chinese titanium dioxide.
Lomon Billions Group, China's and the world's largest titanium dioxide producer, has a total titanium dioxide capacity of approximately 1.51 million tons per year and ranks first in export volume among domestic producers. Five of its subsidiaries are price-undertaking enterprises with the EAEU and are key respondents in this review case.
Taineng Chemical (formerly CNNC Hua Yuan Titanium Dioxide) is China's second-largest titanium dioxide producer with an existing capacity of 550,000 tons/year.
Other enterprises with stable EAEU export capabilities include Annada, Jinpu Titanium Industry, Shandong Dawn Titanium Industry, and Vanadium & Titanium Co., Ltd.
