Titanium Market Prices – Week 2, December 2025

1. Market Overview

Titanium Ore

In China’s domestic market, titanium ore prices remained generally stable during the second week of December. Purchasing activity stayed cautious, while tight raw material supply supported prices at some beneficiation plants. However, limited downstream demand improvement kept overall market sentiment weak. Despite relatively high operating rates in China’s domestic TiO₂ sector, cost pressure remains concentrated on titanium ore. With limited short-term upside in downstream demand, titanium ore prices are expected to trend slightly weaker.

In the imported market, prices remained soft but stable. Mozambique titanium ore was quoted at around USD 370/ton CIF, while Kenyan 47–49% grade ore was reported at approximately USD 360/ton (tax included, ex-works). Market participants adopted a wait-and-see approach amid ongoing price negotiations, and imported ore prices are expected to remain range-bound.

High-Titanium Slag

The high-titanium slag market continued to operate at low levels. Although operating rates in regions such as Yunnan and Inner Mongolia showed a slight recovery, downstream demand remained weak. High raw material costs and ongoing production losses kept market sentiment bearish. Short-term prices are expected to remain under pressure.

Titanium Tetrachloride (TiCl₄)

The titanium tetrachloride market remained stable, with mainstream prices at RMB 5,900–6,500 per ton. Elevated chlorine prices continued to weigh on production costs. With stable downstream demand, TiCl₄ prices are expected to hold steady in the near term.

Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂)

China’s TiO₂ market remained stable overall. Rutile-grade TiO₂ prices were reported at RMB 13,000–14,300 per ton, while anatase-grade products were priced at RMB 13,300–13,600 per ton (ex-works, VAT included). Rising sulfuric acid prices and high feedstock costs continued to squeeze producer margins.

In China’s domestic market, demand remained seasonally weak, with purchases mainly based on essential needs. On the export side, market sources indicate that India is reviewing trade-related measures concerning TiO₂ imports from China, which has provided some support to export sentiment. However, Chinese exporters remain cautious amid intense global competition.

Sponge Titanium

The sponge titanium market operated steadily. Grade 1 sponge titanium was priced at approximately RMB 50,000–51,000 per ton, while Grade 0 material ranged from RMB 51,000–52,000 per ton. Stable downstream demand and healthy order books helped producers maintain firm pricing, supported by production costs.

2. Market Outlook

• Titanium ore prices are expected to remain weak but stable amid cautious demand;

• TiO₂ producers may attempt modest price increases to offset high costs;

• Sponge titanium prices are likely to stay firm, supported by balanced supply and demand.