(12.22-12.28) Titanium Weekly Review

Ilmenite

The Panxi ilmenite market is running smoothly this week, and the market prices of small and medium-sized manufacturers have increased slightly. Up to now, the transaction price of 46jin10 ilmenite from small and medium-sized manufacturers is 2130-2150 yuan / ton, the price of 47mai 20 is 2350-2480 yuan / ton, and the tax-free quotation of 3842ilmenite is 1480-1500 yuan / ton; the price of ore-climbing ilmenite is high, the downstream cost pressure is great, and the downstream procurement is still cautious. The supply of titanium ore is tight, the low-price supply of high-quality titanium concentrate in the market is gradually reduced, and the quotations of small and medium-sized manufacturers are firm. Next month, the prices of large factories maintain stability, the supply of titanium ore market maintains a tight balance, and the market price maintains high operation.

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 spot supply of high-taste titanium raw materials in the market is still tight, and the price of titanium ore is high. Downstream enterprises are still cautious in purchasing, and the titanium ore market is running firmly.

Titanium slag

The tender price of high titanium slag rose slightly this month, and the tender price of northern enterprises rose 90 yuan / ton compared with last month; the inventory of slag plant is low, affected by the high level of raw materials, the cost pressure of high titanium slag is great, and the price goes up; although the price has been raised slightly for two months in a row, it is still difficult for slag factories to balance profits and losses, and enterprise quotations remain strong.

The acid slag market has remained stable this week. Up to now, the factory price including tax in Sichuan is 5320 yuan / ton, and that in Yunnan is 4950-5000 yuan / ton. Due to the downturn in the downstream market, the supply of acid slag market is reduced, and the price of raw materials is still high. Market prices are expected to run smoothly.

Titanium tetrachloride

Titanium tetrachloride market is temporarily stable. At present, the market price of titanium tetrachloride is 6200-6600 yuan / ton, the price of chlorine gas is fluctuating, the price of titanium-rich materials is high, the production cost of titanium tetrachloride is under great pressure, the market supply is limited, and the price is basically stable.

Titanium dioxide

The titanium dioxide market is running smoothly this week. Up to now, the factory price of rutile titanium dioxide in China is 15200-16500 yuan / ton, and that of anatase titanium dioxide is 13600-14200 yuan / ton. Titanium dioxide enterprises have more orders on hand, the inventory of manufacturers is low, and the market price remains strong; due to the influence of cost and the recovery of the market, some low prices have been raised in the early stage. This month, the demand for market orders is ahead of schedule, enterprises have a strong wait-and-see mentality, and the prices of large factories remain stable; near the end of the year, individual enterprises in Guangxi and other enterprises have maintenance plans at the end of the year, and the market is expected to decline, and the titanium dioxide market tends to operate steadily.

Sulfuric acid

The sulphuric acid market is weak this week, and prices in some areas are adjusted narrowly. Up to now, 98% of smelting acid prices in Shandong and Henan are 60-160 yuan / ton and 50-150 yuan / ton, respectively. With the weakening demand for phosphate fertilizer downstream, the shipping pressure of acid plants in some areas has increased, factory inventory has increased, and new unit prices have been narrowly reduced. In addition, the transportation in Shandong and other areas is still limited, and the downstream demand is weak, the market purchasing sentiment is light, the inventory pressure of acid plants is large, and the sulphuric acid market is stable and weak.

Sponge titanium

Sponge titanium market operation is still under pressure, the first-grade sponge titanium market price is in the range of 4.9-51000 yuan / ton, the sponge titanium cost is high, the enterprise production cost is high; the downstream titanium market demand is weak, the enterprise purchase sponge titanium is also more cautious, individual factory shipments have pressure, the sponge titanium price is discussed one by one.

Future forecast:

1. High level of titanium ore, tight balance between supply and demand, and stable operation of prices.

2. the inventory of titanium dioxide is low and the price is stable.

3. The market of sponge titanium is under pressure, and the price is weak and stable.