Ilmenite
The ilmenite market has moved steadily this week, and the prices of individual high-priced ilmenite have dropped slightly. Up to now, the transaction price of 46 miner 10 ilmenite from small and medium-sized manufacturers is 2280-2300 yuan / ton, the price of 47jing20 ore is 2350-2480 yuan / ton, and the tax-free quotation of 38542 ilmenite is 1600-1650 yuan / ton. The price of titanium ore is high, the downstream titanium dioxide market becomes weaker, the cost pressure of enterprises is greater, the purchasing of titanium ore is also more cautious, the market price pressure is strong, and the high price of climbing ore is also slightly reduced; Yunnan titanium mine due to the influence of environmental protection inspection, the market supply is reduced, and the market price is stable for the time being; the shipping pressure of Chengde titanium mine is also increased, and the new single price is adjusted narrowly. The downstream market starts at a high level, the overall demand for ilmenite is relatively stable, the range of market price adjustment is limited, and the price of ilmenite is chaotic.
The market price of imported titanium ore is stable. so far, the price of titanium ore in Mozambique is US $370 / ton and that of 47-49 in Kenya is US $360 / tonne. the climbing price is high, the downstream market is high, the foreign price is strong and the market price is stable for the time being.
Titanium slag
The market price of high slag is basically stable, the market price of 90% low calcium magnesium high titanium slag is 7750-7800 yuan / ton, the bidding price of high slag in April is the same as that in March, the raw material cost is affected, the high slag market is underutilized, the downstream market is weak, the upward pressure of high slag price is great, the market production and marketing are basically balanced, and the price is weak and stable.
The market price of acid slag is temporarily stable this week. Up to now, the factory price including tax in Sichuan is 5820-5920 yuan / ton, and the factory price in Yunnan is 5300 yuan / ton. Due to the influence of environmental protection inspection, acid slag manufacturers in Sichuan have temporarily suspended production, and some of them have technical reform plans. In the later period, the supply of acid slag will be reduced, and the market price will operate steadily.
Titanium tetrachloride
This week, the titanium tetrachloride market is stable, the current titanium tetrachloride market price is 6300-6800 yuan / ton, the downstream sponge titanium market starts at a high level, the supply and demand of titanium tetrachloride market is basically balanced, the price of titanium tetrachloride remains stable, and the price of titanium tetrachloride remains stable. Titanium tetrachloride price will continue to operate smoothly.
Titanium dioxide
The titanium dioxide market is weak and stable this week. Up to now, the factory price of rutile titanium dioxide in China is 16400-17500 yuan / ton, and that of anatase titanium dioxide is 15000-15500 yuan / ton. The demand in the lower reaches of China is weak, there are not many new orders in the market, the rigid demand is maintained, and the prices of individual brands are adjusted slightly. The export market is in good demand, and EU and Indian countries have launched anti-dumping investigations against China. At present, enterprises' exports are not subject to a large limit, and enterprises boycott tax increases, and the later situation remains to be seen; titanium dioxide market starts at a high level, and enterprises basically maintain a state of full production, but under the influence of poor demand in China, enterprises may have an increasing trend in inventory, titanium dioxide enterprises are under pressure, and the market price will continue to be discussed one by one.
Sulfuric acid
The sulphuric acid market in China is deadlocked this week. Up to now, 98% of smelting acid prices in Guangxi are 520-580 yuan / ton, and 98% in Yunnan market are 460-550 yuan / ton. Sulfuric acid price is high, downstream enterprises are under great cost pressure, acid prices in some areas have been continuously adjusted, the market trading atmosphere has improved this week, and enterprises have increased their orders on hand. Although the demand for phosphate fertilizer has weakened, the supply of the main acid plants in most areas has been reduced, the supply and demand of the sulphuric acid market is basically balanced, and the market price is temporarily stable. It is expected that the acid price will continue to maintain stable operation in the short term, and prices in some areas may be adjusted slightly.
Sponge titanium
Sponge titanium market stability this week, the market level 1 sponge titanium mainstream market price of 5.2-54000 yuan / ton, raw material magnesium ingot prices maintain the normal level, semi-process production pressure has been alleviated, new production capacity stable release, market supply remains high; downstream market demand is stable, sponge titanium prices will operate smoothly.
Future forecast:
1. The price of titanium ore is high, the downstream demand is weak, and some prices will be weak.
2. The market demand for titanium dioxide is weak, and the price of titanium dioxide will be weak.
3. The demand for titanium sponge is stable, and the price will run steadily.
