(8.18-8.24) Titanium Weekly Review

Ilmenite

The market price of titanium ore is basically stable this week. up to now, the transaction price of 46jing10 ilmenite from small and medium-sized manufacturers is 2200-2230 yuan / ton, the price of 47jing20 ilmenite is 2300-2460 yuan / ton, and the tax-free quotation of 38pai42 titanium ore is 1580-1600 yuan / ton. this week, the start-up of titanium ore market is still not high, the inventory of small and medium-sized miners is not much, the enterprise inquiry is stable, and the quotation of titanium ore remains strong. Downstream enterprises are under great cost pressure, the overall market supply maintains a tight balance, and market prices are expected to continue to operate steadily.

The market price of imported titanium ore is stable. up to now, the price of titanium ore in Mozambique is US $415 / ton, the market price in Australia is US $390 / ton, and the price of 47-49 mine in Kenya is not quoted for the time being; the downstream cost pressure is greater, but the mining enterprises are underemployed, and the raw material supply of titanium chloride process is tight, coupled with the high climbing price, the price of titanium ore will continue to run firmly.

Titanium slag

The market price of high titanium slag is temporarily stable this week, the price of 90 common slag and 90 low calcium and magnesium slag is 8000 yuan / ton and 8300 yuan / ton respectively, the market demand is weak, the operating rate of high slag enterprises remains low, the price of titanium ore is high, the production pressure of enterprises is great, the market supply and demand is out of balance, and the price is expected to be weak in the later stage.

The acid slag market is operating stably for the time being. up to now, the factory price including tax in Sichuan is 4920 yuan / ton, and the factory price in Yunnan is 4500 yuan / ton; the downstream market is still weak, the ore climbing price is high, and the acid slag market is underemployed. It is difficult for prices to rise and there is no room for decline, and prices continue to operate weakly and steadily in the later stage.

Titanium tetrachloride

The market price of titanium tetrachloride is strong. At present, the market price of titanium tetrachloride is 6800-7000 yuan / ton, and the low transaction price of titanium tetrachloride is 6500 yuan / ton. Because the market operation is weak, titanium tetrachloride market circulation is less, and the raw material cost price is high. The market price is expected to continue to operate steadily.

Titanium dioxide

New unit prices in the titanium dioxide market have been rising one after another this week. Up to now, the tax-containing ex-factory price of rutile titanium dioxide in China is 15300-16200 yuan / ton, and that of anatase titanium dioxide is 13300-13800 yuan / ton. This month, the inventory of manufacturers continues to be tight, the inventory is low as a whole, and the new order prices of some enterprises in the market have risen continuously this week; the price of raw titanium ore has risen to a high level, the price of sulfuric acid has risen, and the cost of titanium dioxide enterprises has increased. Today, Longbai Group, China Nuclear Titanium dioxide and Shunfeng Titanium Industry sent letters to the titanium dioxide industry to increase the price of titanium dioxide by 700-800 yuan per ton, and the new order signed by the enterprise is better; at present, the export of titanium dioxide remains stable, the market supply is tight, and the titanium dioxide market is expected to rise again. the market price is discussed one by one.

Sulfuric acid

China's sulphuric acid market has moved steadily this week, and prices in some regions have risen slightly. Up to now, 98% of the mainstream ex-factory prices of smelting acid in Hunan and Guangxi are 130-210 yuan / ton and 230-300 yuan / ton, respectively. The downstream market demand for sulfuric acid is strong, the shipments of acid enterprises are good, and the new unit price is rising steadily. Coupled with the good export market and low factory inventory, supported by demand, the sulphuric acid market maintained an upward trend.

Sponge titanium

This week, the market price of sponge titanium is still strong, the market transaction price of grade 1 sponge titanium is 4.8-50000 yuan / ton, the production of sponge titanium enterprises is stable, the market supply and demand is still out of balance, the recent raw material magnesium ingot price is high up, the enterprise cost pressure is great, the sponge titanium price will continue to run firmly.

Future forecast:

1. The supply of ore-climbing ilmenite will be balanced and the price will operate steadily.

2. The cost of titanium dioxide increases, the inventory of manufacturers is tight, and the market is expected to rise again.

3. There is an imbalance between supply and demand in the market, the price of raw materials is high, and the price of titanium sponge is strong.