(1.12-1.18) Titanium Weekly Review

Ilmenite

The market price of titanium ore has been running firmly this week. Up to now, the transaction price of 46jing10 ilmenite from small and medium-sized manufacturers is 2170-2200 yuan / ton, the price of 47jingle 20 is 2350-2480 yuan / ton, and the tax-free quotation of 3842ilmenite is 1550-1580 yuan / ton. the export of raw materials from Panzhihua Mine has increased this month, but the supply is still tight, coupled with the increase in stock preparation plans of downstream enterprises, market inquiries are good, and ilmenite prices are running steadily. The supply of titanium ores in Chengde and Yunnan is limited, the spot supply is relatively tight, and the prices of some titanium ores have been slightly raised; some miners have some orders on hand, and there is little pressure on enterprises to ship goods, but some enterprises in the lower reaches have been overhauled one after another, enterprises still have resistance to high-price ilmenite, and the transaction price of titanium ore has maintained a stable operation.

The overall operation of the imported titanium ore market is good. Up to now, the price of Mozambican titanium ore is US $415 / ton, the market price of Australian titanium ore is US $390 / ton, and the price of Kenya 47-49 ore is not quoted for the time being; the climbing price is high, and the price of imported titanium ore remains stable; near the holiday, enquiries from some enterprises downstream have increased, some titanium concentrates before the festival are tight, and prices will continue to maintain stable operation.

Titanium slag

This week, the high titanium slag market remained stable, 90% low calcium magnesium high titanium slag market price is 7900-8000 yuan / ton, the recent high slag market operation is good, enterprises start relatively stable, some early production reduction and stop production enterprises have no intention to resume production; raw material titanium ore prices are still high, enterprise cost pressure, high slag prices will be stable.

The market price of acid slag is expected to rise this week. So far, the factory price including tax in Sichuan is 5620 yuan / ton, and the factory price in Yunnan including tax is 5100-5300 yuan / ton. The downstream market starts at a high level, the demand for acid slag is good, and the spot supply in the market is tight. Coupled with the upward adjustment of raw and auxiliary materials and other costs, acid slag prices are expected to continue to rise.

Titanium tetrachloride

Titanium tetrachloride market maintains stable operation, the raw material cost is high, the enterprise cost pressure is great, the titanium tetrachloride market price is 6200-6600 yuan / ton, the downstream product price is weak and stable, the titanium tetrachloride enterprise cost is under pressure, and the price is expected to run weakly and stably in the later stage.

Titanium dioxide

The market price of titanium dioxide continues to rise this week. Up to now, the factory price of rutile titanium dioxide in China is 15400-16200 yuan / ton, and that of anatase titanium dioxide is 13600-14000 yuan / ton. Affected by the overhaul and production restriction of some enterprises, the supply of titanium dioxide is reduced, the enterprise still has some orders to be sent, the supply of some models in the market is tight, and some titanium dioxide models are sealed in Longbai, China Nuclear, Anada, Jinpu and other enterprises. This week, some brands of dragon enterprises have increased their foreign trade prices by 100 US dollars / ton, and domestic terminal prices have been cancelled. Due to tight inventory and high costs, Lubei titanium industry sent a letter today to increase the price of titanium dioxide by 500 yuan / ton. Titanium dioxide prices are also on the rise; the export market is still good, coupled with the Spring Festival holiday approaching, downstream stock increases, titanium dioxide market is running well, titanium dioxide prices are discussed one by one.

Sulfuric acid

There has been another decline in some prices in the sulphuric acid market this week. up to now, 98% of smelting acid prices in Shandong are 1-95 yuan / ton, 98% of ore acids in Sichuan are 430-550 yuan / ton, and 98% of smelting acid delivery prices are 250-450 yuan / ton Recently, sulfuric acid enterprises start high, the market supply is adequate, due to the weak demand for downstream phosphate fertilizer and titanium dioxide, acid factory shipping pressure increases, and at the end of the year acid plant more storage demand, new single price more preferential shipments, the market shows a downward trend; ore acid and sulfonic acid are supported by high costs, enterprise quotations are temporarily stable; at present, the relationship between supply and demand in the sulphuric acid market has changed, and prices in some areas are expected to be adjusted again.

Sponge titanium

The sponge titanium market is weak and stable, and the market price of grade 1 sponge titanium is between 4.9 yuan and 51000 yuan per ton. near the end of the year, the procurement demand of downstream enterprises increases, the overall shipment of sponge titanium enterprises is good, and the market price will operate steadily.

Future forecast:

1. The supply of ilmenite is tight and the price is firm.

2. the supply of titanium dioxide in the market is tight and the price is firm.

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