The market price of Panxi ilmenite rose steadily in February, and the price of ilmenite increased by about 50 yuan / ton after the festival. So far, the tax-free quotation of Panxi Dachang 47 ~ 20 ilmenite is 2350-2480 yuan / ton. The tax-free transaction price of 46 ~ 10 ilmenite in small and medium-sized mines is 2250-2280 yuan / ton, and the tax-free quotation of 38jingjin42 mine is 1580-1620 yuan / ton. The main reasons for the rise in ilmenite prices this month are as follows: in January and February, the market was affected by the Spring Festival holiday, some concentrators stopped production and maintenance before the festival, the market opened less, and the price was firm; 2. The inventory of small and medium-sized manufacturers was not high, coupled with the tight supply of raw materials. Miners are cautious in taking orders, and the market price is rising; 3. The downstream titanium dioxide market is facing the rising price tide, the supply of titanium ore is tight, and the market price is rising. At present, the titanium market is still in a tight situation, coupled with the overhaul of a large factory in Panxi, and the big factory has the intention of price adjustment next month, it is expected that the market price may be slightly raised in the later period.
The market price of imported titanium ore is strong. 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 Panzhihua ore is high and the market supply is tight. Imported titanium ore supply is also tight. The international titanium raw material market supply is still tight, coupled with the depletion of mines in some countries, mainstream miners have reduced production, non-mainstream country titanium ore (wool ore and medium ore) has increased, the market for high-quality raw materials is tight, the price is also strong; the downstream market demand is gradually increasing, the supply of titanium ore market remains tight, and the market price of imported titanium ore will also remain stable.
Titanium slag
The acid slag market is basically stable this month. Up to now, the factory price including tax in Sichuan is 5620-5720 yuan / ton, and the factory price in Yunnan is 5300 yuan / ton; the downstream titanium dioxide market demand is stable, and the price is upward, the acid slag market demand is good, the raw material price is high, the acid slag cost support is strong, and the market price is expected to run firmly.
The market of high titanium slag is weak and stable in February, the bidding price in February is the same as that in January, and the price of 90 low calcium and magnesium high slag is 7850-7950 yuan / ton. due to the influence of the market, the price of high titanium slag is basically normal this month. the price of raw material ilmenite remains high, and the cost pressure of high titanium slag is high. Some slag factories in the market have stopped production this month, but the overall market supply is still in excess, and the price of high-titanium slag is expected to run weakly due to the impact of imported titanium-rich materials.
Titanium tetrachloride
Titanium tetrachloride market remains stable, titanium tetrachloride market price is 6300-6500 yuan / ton, downstream sponge titanium, chlorination titanium dioxide market starts high, but the market price rise pressure, titanium tetrachloride price rising pressure; raw materials and other costs are still high, titanium tetrachloride sales are not high, the market supply and demand is basically balanced, and supported by the cost, the price will continue to maintain stable operation.
Titanium dioxide
The titanium dioxide market continued to rise in February, and the international giant enterprises of titanium dioxide rose after the festival. The price of titanium dioxide in China increased by 500,700yuan / ton and that in the international market by US $200. up to now, the tax-containing ex-factory price of rutile titanium dioxide in China is 16200-17500 yuan / ton, and that of anatase titanium dioxide is 15000-15500 yuan / ton. The main factors for the price rise of titanium dioxide are as follows: (1) some enterprises have been overhauled during the Spring Festival, the market starts to decline, and the supply of titanium dioxide has decreased; (2) the demand in the international market is strong, and the export of titanium dioxide is maintained well; (3) the prices of raw materials, titanium ore and sulfuric acid are rising, and the price and cost of titanium dioxide continues to rise; (4) there is a demand for stock preparation in the post-festival market, and the inventory of manufacturers is low, and some enterprises control to take orders. This year, the titanium dioxide market has ushered in two consecutive increases. Affected by the price rise, the number of orders on hand has increased, and some enterprises have arranged orders until late March. Coupled with the expected increase in demand for gold, silver and silver, the overall market demand is optimistic, and the price of titanium dioxide will continue to operate at a high level.
Sponge titanium
The market price of sponge titanium rose in February, the market increase was about 3000 yuan / ton, the market price of primary sponge titanium was 5.1-53000 yuan / ton, the demand of military industry was stable, the demand of civilian products increased slightly, and the market supply decreased this month. Sponge titanium orders are better. The price of raw material magnesium ingot has dropped somewhat, but the price of titanium raw material is still high, the cost of sponge titanium raw material is high, and the price support is strong. There will be new production capacity release increment in March market, supply and demand game of sponge titanium market, and the price of sponge titanium is expected to run smoothly in the later stage.
March Market Forecast:
1. The supply of titanium ore is tight, and the price is expected to continue to rise.
2. The inventory of titanium dioxide market is low, and the price is expected to rise again.
3. The price of sponge titanium raw material is high, and the price is expected to run firmly.
