(9.22-9.28) Titanium Weekly Review

Ilmenite

The quotation of Panzhihua Mine has been slightly raised this week, with an increase of 20-30 yuan per ton. so far, the transaction price of 46 miner 10 ilmenite from small and medium-sized manufacturers is 2220-2230 yuan / ton, the price of 47 miner 20 ore is 2300-2460 yuan / ton, and the tax-free quotation of 38pai42 titanium ore is 1580-1600 yuan / ton. the downstream titanium dioxide market is running well, the supply and demand of titanium ore is balanced and the price is stable. China's mines are subject to safety and environmental protection inspections, the overhaul time of large factories has been extended, coupled with the news of price increases in the market, the quotations of small and medium-sized miners have been raised again this week; the price of titanium ore is high, the cost pressure of downstream enterprises is great, and the downstream market is more wait-and-see. The price increase of titanium ore in the later stage will also be limited.

The market for 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 ore in Kenya is not quoted for the time being; the price of imported titanium ore remains stable, the downstream market is under great cost pressure, and enterprises are under pressure. while climbing ore prices are high, imported mines are expected to continue to operate steadily.

Titanium slag

The market of high titanium slag is running stably temporarily. At the beginning of this month, the price of 90 low calcium and magnesium high slag invited by northern enterprises is 8000 yuan / ton, which is 300 yuan / ton lower than that of last month; the price of titanium raw material is high and firm, the production cost of high slag is under pressure, and the market starts to maintain a low level. High slag market is under pressure.

The acid slag market is stable this week. Up to now, the factory price including tax in Sichuan is 5120 yuan / ton, and that in Yunnan is 4720 yuan / ton. The climbing price is high, the acid slag cost is under great pressure, the downstream market demand is relatively stable, and the acid slag market is temporarily stable.

Titanium tetrachloride

The market price of titanium tetrachloride is strong, at present, the market price of titanium tetrachloride is 6200-7200 yuan / ton, and the price of chlorine has dropped somewhat this week, but the overall cost price of titanium tetrachloride is still high, and the production pressure of enterprises is great. At present, the circulation of titanium tetrachloride is less, supply and demand are balanced, and the price will continue to operate steadily.

Titanium dioxide

The titanium dioxide market has remained stable this week. Up to now, the taxable ex-factory price of rutile titanium dioxide in China is 16200-17600 yuan / ton, and that of anatase titanium dioxide is 14500-15500 yuan / ton. At present, some manufacturers still have orders on hand, the spot supply in the market is tight, and the market quotation remains strong. Titanium dioxide manufacturers have implemented the new single price one after another, while there are many stocks available in the downstream market. The turnover of new orders has decreased in the fourth quarter of this week, and enterprises are more wait-and-see; the cost of raw materials is high, titanium dioxide enterprises are under great production pressure, and market prices are expected to operate steadily.

Sulfuric acid

China's sulphuric acid market has moved steadily this week. So far, 98% of sulfonic acid in Hebei Province has been priced at 220-340 yuan / ton, 98% of ore acid at 180-300 yuan / ton, 98% of ore acid in Sichuan at 600-650 yuan / ton, and smelting acid at 400-650 yuan / ton. the demand of phosphate fertilizer and titanium dioxide industry in the lower reaches of this week remains stable, supporting the temporary stability of sulphuric acid price. However, due to the resumption of production of the early maintenance equipment in some areas, and the expectation of an increase in market supply in the later stage, the market transaction atmosphere has also declined, the transaction price in some areas has a small discount, the market wait-and-see mood has increased, and the sulfuric acid market has a game between supply and demand. The price is discussed one by one.

Sponge titanium

This week, the market price of sponge titanium continues to be raised, and the market price of grade 1 sponge titanium is 55000 yuan / ton. due to the low inventory of manufacturers and the high cost of raw materials, the price of sponge titanium in Xiangrun, Xinjiang is increased by 2000 yuan / ton this week. the quotations of other enterprises in the market have also been raised. The price of raw materials such as sponge titanium is high, and the production cost of the enterprise is under great pressure. after the quotation is raised, the profit and loss of the whole process enterprise has improved, and the price of sponge titanium is expected to remain stable in the later stage.

Future forecast:

1. The supply of titanium ore is balanced and the price is expected to remain stable.

2. The supply of titanium dioxide in the market is tight and the price is stable for the time being.

3. The inventory of sponge titanium manufacturers is low and the market price is stable.