Titanium Dioxide Market Moved Down on the Weak Demand in July 2017

Rutile Titanium Dioxide Market Review

The Rutile titanium dioxide market continue the weak trend in July 2017. The demand for Rutile Titanium Dioxide was low and producers suffered weak sales. The July is the traditional off-season for the titanium dioxide. Moreover, main downstream applications of titanium dioxide operated at low loads on the environmental protection inspection. Amid the bearish sentiment, most users purchased goods on a need-to basis. As for the large-sized producers, they just cut prices slightly as they had plenty orders. Up to July 31, the mainstream negotiation prices for rutile titanium dioxide were in the range of RMB 16,800-17,400/mt.

Anatase Titanium Dioxide Market Review

The Chinese anatase titanium dioxide market was weak this month. The demand for anatase titanium dioxide was tepid. Producers cut prices to promote sales. In H1 July, the market declined greatly. In H2 July, the market turned to be stable with the rebound of prices for raw materials. Up to July 31, the mainstream negotiation prices for anatase titanium dioxide were in the range of RMB 15,200-15,800/mt.

Forecast 　　

Though the raw materials’ prices has moved up, the Chinese titanium dioxide market will be still weak. It is predicted the Chinese titanium dioxide market will be weak in August.