Titanium traded flat at 45.50 CNY/KG on November 28, 2025. Over the past month, Titanium's price has fallen 2.15%, but it is still 4.60% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Titanium.

In 2024, the price for one metric ton of bulk rutile – a titanium mineral – with a minimum of 95 percent titanium dioxide content, free on board from Australia, came to an estimated ***** U.S. dollars. In comparison, the average unit price for one metric ton of ilmenite – another titanium mineral – imported to the United States was *** U.S. dollars that same year.

Titanium prices in April 2023 reached $10,406 per ton (FOB, Japan), a 9.2% increase compared to the previous month.

In March 2025, the average titanium import price amounted to $16,306 per ton, rising by 9.3% against the previous month.

In Q3 2025, North America Titanium Dioxide Price Index fell by 4.96% quarter-over-quarter, driven by imports. Check detailed insights for Europe, South America and APAC.

The average titanium import price stood at $17,478 per ton in March 2025, with an increase of 217% against the previous month.

In 2024, the price for one kilogram of titanium sponge metal in the United States came to an estimated ** U.S. dollars, which was an increase of nearly five percent from 2023. Titanium sponge metal is a porous, brittle form of titanium.

In March 2023, the titanium price amounted to $17,859 per ton (CIF, China), with a decrease of -75% against the previous month.

In May 2025, the average titanium export price amounted to $27,893 per ton, remaining stable against the previous month.

As of February 2025, the average price of titanium ingot 99 percent in China stood at ***** U.S. dollars per metric ton. In comparison, titanium sponge 99.6 percent had an average price of ***** U.S. dollars per metric ton that month.

The price of Titanium Dioxide Pigments in July 2023, CIF South Africa, remained relatively stable at $2,825 per ton compared to the previous month.

In Q3 2025, Japan, the Titanium Tetrachloride Price Index fell by 6.78% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weaker downstream demand. Check detailed insights for Europe and North America.

The average titanium export price stood at $147K per ton in February 2025, with an increase of 24% against the previous month.

In September 2024, the average titanium import price amounted to $6,210 per ton, stabilizing at the previous month.

The average titanium import price stood at $25,422 per ton in April 2025, dropping by -81.5% against the previous month.

The opacifiers market was estimated at USD 18.53 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 31.16 billion in 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.7 % during the forecast year.2022 to 2030.

Factors Affecting Opacifiers Market Growth

Drivers – Rising demand for opacifiers from numerous end-use industries will drive the opacifier market

The opacifiers market is expected to grow due to increasing demand from industries such as personal care, pharmaceutical, and ceramics. Opacifiers improve the brightness and color constancy of materials. Additionally, there is a rising number of research activities related to opacifier technology and the development of new technologies to enhance coating performance, which is further propelling the opacifier market.

The Restraining Factor of Opacifiers:

The adverse impact of opacifiers will hamper the growth of the market

Pharmaceutical products use different opacifiers including titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and opaque polymers. However, exposure to titanium dioxide may lead to eye, nose, and throat irritation, oxidative stress, inflammation, genotoxicity, and carcinogenesis which can negatively effect on opacifiers market growth.

Fluctuating prices of raw material hamper the growth of the market 

Opacifiers are generally prepared from compounds like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and metal oxides, which are critical in obtaining the necessary opacity and performance in final-use products. But the prices of these raw materials are extremely volatile because of supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, environmental regulations, and policy changes in mining and extraction. Titanium dioxide, being the most widely utilized opacifier, is most vulnerable to market fluctuations. Price volatility in the case of titanium dioxide can contribute significantly to the cost of production, thereby creating problems for producers in keeping consistent pricing strategies and profit margins. For instance, the Titanium Dioxide 98% CFR USGC prices were settled at USD 2600 per ton This volatility of costs is also compounded by increased environmental concerns and regulatory pressures involving mining and chemical processing that may limit raw material availability and boost compliance costs. For producers and consumers in industries like paints and coatings, personal care, plastics, and home care, volatile raw material prices are a threat to planning and budgeting. It can also deter long-term investment in opacifier-based product development. Consequently, volatile raw material prices are a major hindrance to market growth, restricting the scalability and competitiveness of the opacifier market.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the opacifiers market

The outbreak of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on supply chain systems as many crucial machinery and supplies rely heavily on imports from other countries. Furthermore, industries have had to operate with a reduced workforce due to government mandates enforcing social distancing guidelines. This has led to a decrease in production rates for these industries, which has had a negative impact on the opacifier market.

Opportunity

Rising demand for the cosmetics and personal care products creates opportunity for the market
Opportunities for the market of the opacifier is the fast expansion of the cosmetics and personal care industry in the emerging economies. With the change in consumer lifestyles and rising disposable incomes, there is a growing need for quality personal care products like conditioners, shampoos, lotions, body washes, and creams. Opacifiers have an important function to enhance the appearance of such products by offering a rich, creamy, and smooth look, which has a major impact on the consumer's perception and purchasing pattern. In countries like Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa, the personal care market is growing rapidly due to urbanization, population growth, and rising awareness about hygiene and grooming. For instance, The Indian Beauty and Personal Care (BPC) market is experiencing rapid growth, projected to reach a GMV of Rs. 2,60,610 crore (US$ 30 billion) by CY27.
(Source - https://www.ibef.org/industry/ecommerce ) This creates a great opportunity for opacifier producers to access an increasing customer base interested in visually attractive and high-quality-looking products. Furt...

The Nigerien titanium market contracted to $501M in 2024, with a decrease of -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $524M, and then declined modestly in the following year.

The average titanium export price stood at $0.0 per ton in January 2025, dropping by 99.9% against the previous month.

In 2023, the amount of titanium sponge, powders, ingots and slabs imported into South Africa soared to 73 tons, picking up by 202% compared with 2022.

The average titanium export price stood at $0.0 per ton in January 2025, shrinking by 99.9% against the previous month.