The market price of titanium dioxide fell slightly in April

1、 Price trend

 

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Taking the sulfuric acid rutile titanium dioxide with a large volume of goods in the domestic market as an example, according to the monitoring of bulk commodity data, the average price of domestic titanium dioxide was 17116.67 yuan/ton on April 1, 16950 yuan/ton on April 27, and the monthly price decline was 0.97%.

 

2、 Market analysis

 

In April, the price of domestic titanium dioxide market was lowered. In early April, the market of titanium dioxide was relatively light, with more inquiries for new orders and fewer actual transactions. As companies gradually deliver preliminary orders, the inventory of titanium backup companies is under pressure, and some high-end model prices have slightly decreased. Later, Longqi took the lead in raising the price, and other enterprises gradually followed up to boost the current market confidence, and the titanium dioxide market operated steadily. Up to now, most domestic rutile titanium dioxide quotations are between 16000-17500 yuan/ton; The quotation of anatase titanium dioxide is about 14500-15000 yuan/ton.

 

In terms of titanium concentrate, the price of titanium concentrate in the Panxi region increased first and then decreased this month. At present, the titanium concentrate market is affected by upstream titanium powder enterprises, and market transactions are light. Be cautious and wait, as prices on the market shift from rising to falling. As of now, the tax-free quotation for grade 38 42 titanium ore is around 1550-1600 yuan/ton, the tax-free quotation for grade 46 10 titanium concentrate is around 2250-2280 yuan/ton, and the quotation for grade 47 20 titanium concentrate is around 2350-2400 yuan/ton. In the short term, the price of titanium concentrate will temporarily stabilize and operate, and the actual transaction price will be negotiated separately.

 

In terms of sulfuric acid, according to the commodity analysis system of the business community, the price of domestic sulfuric acid market rose first and then fell in April. The market price of sulfuric acid was 240 yuan/ton on April 1, and the average price was 218.33 yuan/ton on April 27. The price decreased by 9.03% within the month. Looking at the future market: In mid to early May, the domestic sulfuric acid market may experience a slight fluctuation and decline, with consolidation being the main trend. Although the downstream hydrofluoric acid market has slightly increased, downstream procurement enthusiasm for sulfuric acid is good. However, the upstream sulfur price has significantly decreased, and cost support is severely insufficient. Business Society sulfuric acid analysts believe that in the short term, the sulfuric acid market may experience slight fluctuations and declines due to various factors such as supply and demand and raw materials, with consolidation being the main focus.

 

3、 Future Market Forecast

 

Analysts from titanium dioxide business agency believe that the price of titanium concentrate in Panzhihua Xichang region rose first and then fell this month, and the price of sulfuric acid market rose first and then fell in April. The cost support of titanium dioxide is acceptable. At present, the domestic titanium dioxide market turnover is light, and the export order performance is acceptable. It is expected that titanium dioxide will operate stably in the short term, and the actual transaction price will be discussed separately.

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