Titanium Dioxide Price, Market Analysis & Demand | ChemAnalyst
by Chem Analyst Chemical Database PriceIn the United States, the pricing
dynamics of Titanium Dioxide have displayed a volatile pattern. Early in the
third quarter, Titanium Dioxide prices experienced a significant decline due to
reduced inquiries from the downstream Paints and Coatings sector. Additionally,
in response to a sluggish Chinese market, manufacturers lowered prices for
importing nations like Thailand, the USA, and Brazil. Concerning production,
downstream manufacturing firms faced pressure amid subdued demand from the
terminal market. The availability of Titanium Dioxide was adequate to meet
demand from the downstream construction and automotive industries. However, in
the latter half of the third quarter, Titanium Dioxide prices experienced an
upward trend following increased offers from the Chinese markets. According to
market participants, the upstream Titanium Concentrate prices rose,
contributing to the heightened offers for Titanium Dioxide. Moreover,
persistent labor shortages continued to impact the US market. Towards the end of
the third quarter, active demand from the downstream construction sector
bolstered market sentiments and led downstream manufacturers to increase
procurement of Titanium Dioxide. The ChemAnalyst database indicated that
Titanium Dioxide 98% CFR USGC prices concluded at USD 2530 per ton at the close
of the third quarter.
The pricing of Titanium Dioxide
has lingered at the lower end within the domestic market of Belgium. The
diminished demand from the downstream Paints and Coating sector has negatively
impacted the market sentiments surrounding Titanium Dioxide in Belgium.
According to market participants, persistent inflationary pressures have eroded
the purchasing power of end-use industries in the European market throughout
Q3. In August, the holiday season in Europe disrupted trade activities, further
dampening demand from the downstream construction sector. This prompted
manufacturers to release inventories at lower prices to safeguard their profit
margins. Additionally, in terms of production, manufacturing companies have
operated at reduced capacities to maintain market equilibrium. According to
data from Statistics Belgium, Belgium's industrial production contracted by
2.2% year-on-year in August 2023, reflecting tepid demand from downstream
industries. The Manufacturing Purchasing Manager Index also settled in the contraction
zone. Overall, the movement of finished goods remained unhindered, and freight
charges remained at lower levels amid a slowdown in global trade volumes.
Consequently, Titanium Dioxide 98% FD Antwerp prices were settled at USD 3450
per ton in September.
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