Mercado de titanio: fuerte aumento en las presiones de costos

June 9, 2026

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Este artículo proporciona una visión general completa del mercado de titanio, que cubre segmentos clave que incluyen mineral de titanio, escoria de titanio, tetracloruro de titanio, esponja de titanio y dióxido de titanio. Los precios siguen bajo la presión de la débil demanda aguas abajo y los altos costos de las materias primas. El índice de precios del mineral de titanio Panzhihua-Xichang se mantiene en 1623,75 con envíos lentos y tasas operativas reducidas de la planta de beneficio. Las plantas de escoria de titanio mantienen precios firmes a pesar de los nuevos aumentos de pedidos, mientras que la escoria ácida enfrenta una presión a la baja debido a las caídas estacionales del precio de la electricidad. Precios de esponja de titanio son estables pero bajo presión de venta de demanda fuera de temporada. El dióxido de titanio ve otro aumento de precios después de que los principales productores anuncien alzas, aunque las tensiones entre la oferta y la demanda persisten en medio de los altos costos del azufre. Las tasas de operación de la industria muestran tendencias mixtas: el beneficio de mineral de titanio disminuye debido a las inspecciones, el dióxido de titanio sigue siendo alto y el titanio de esponja opera a tasas altas. El resumen destaca los datos de precios clave y la dinámica del mercado para los responsables de la toma de decisiones de la industria.

I. Titanium Market Overview

Titanium Ore

Today, the Panzhihua-Xichang titanium ore price index was 1623.75, unchanged from the previous working day. The titanium ore market is experiencing sluggish shipments. Operating rates at beneficiation plants in the Xinjiu region of Panzhihua have declined, reducing the supply of middlings titanium ore. Small and medium-sized miners are mostly holding firm on prices, but downstream titanium dioxide production costs are under significant pressure, putting downward pressure on titanium ore prices.

The market is operating with a weak and stable trend. Regarding imported ore, downstream demand is weak, resulting in a weak supply-demand balance in the imported titanium ore market. Coupled with the upward transmission of cost pressures from downstream sources, market prices are currently operating with a weak and stable trend.

Titanium Slag

High raw material costs have led to mostly firm prices at slag plants. Some new orders in the market are expected to see price increases. Currently, northern enterprises have not yet started a new round of high-titanium slag bidding.

High-titanium slag plants in Yunnan, which had previously suspended production, have resumed production, leading to a slight increase in market operating rates. New orders for acid slag continue to see a slight price reduction. With the arrival of the rainy season in June, electricity prices in Yunnan and Panzhihua have slightly decreased, putting downward pressure on acid slag prices. The market operating rate is low, and the acid slag market remains weak and stable. Titanium Tetrachloride

The market price for titanium tetrachloride is 5800-6000 yuan/ton. Today, chlorine prices declined slightly, easing cost pressures somewhat. However, the titanium tetrachloride market remains underutilized, resulting in limited sales volume and a temporary stable price.

Sponge Titanium

The market price for sponge titanium is stable. The mainstream price for grade 0 sponge titanium is 48,000-50,000 yuan/ton, while the mainstream price for grade 1 civilian sponge titanium is currently 47,000-49,000 yuan/ton.

Due to the off-season demand, there is significant pressure to sell sponge titanium. Downstream companies had previously stocked up, making it difficult to transact at new prices. Downstream companies remain cautious, and the market price for sponge titanium is temporarily stable.

Titanium Dioxide

Today's titanium dioxide price index is 16716.17, unchanged from the previous working day. Following the letter from leading companies last week, Lubei, Titanium Energy Chemical, Kuncai, and Annada, among others, successively raised their prices, causing a surge in the price of raw material sulfur. Today, the market price for sulfur reached 9500-9600 yuan/ton, putting significant pressure on some sulfur acid users.

The titanium dioxide market has also seen another price surge. Due to off-season demand, the supply-demand game remains intense, with market prices mostly negotiated on a case-by-case basis. With raw material costs remaining high, market operations may decline in the later period.

II. Titanium Price Summary

III. Industry Operating Rates

Titanium Ore

High ore costs, coupled with the upcoming inspection by environmental protection teams, have led to a decrease in the operating rate of beneficiation plants in the Panzhihua-Xichang-Xinjiang region. Inspections by the central government's environmental protection team in Xinjiang have also resulted in temporary shutdowns of some mines.

Titanium Dioxide

Affected by raw material costs and supply, some companies have reduced production, but overall market operating rates remain high.

Sponge Titanium

Sponge titanium companies are operating at high rates.

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