Titanium Dioxide Prices in Europe and China Diverge After Anti-Dumping Measures

In key exporting nations, particularly China, a contrasting picture emerged. The Chinese Titanium Dioxide market witnessed its first price surge of **** during the week ending February **th, with *** FOB Tianjin prices jumping to USD ****/MT. This upward movement was directly attributable to the EU&#**;s imposition of anti-dumping duties on Chinese Titanium Dioxide exports, which began on January **th. These duties, ranging from €*** to €*** per ton and lasting five years, prompted a swift reaction from Chinese producers.

Twenty-three Chinese Titanium Dioxide companies, including prominent players like Longbai and others, responded by increasing their export prices by USD ** to USD *** per ton. This coordinated price increase underscored the interconnectedness of the global Titanium Dioxide market, with actions in one region immediately impacting others. The response wasn&#**;t limited to exports; domestic prices also saw significant increases. This price hike wasn&#**;t solely...