[SMM Titanium Express] As of July 1, SMM Grade 0 sponge titanium prices were quoted at RMB 48,000-49,000/ton, down 2% from early June. June sponge titanium production stood at approximately 25,700 tons, up 11.04% year-on-year on a cumulative basis. May exports reached 745 tons, down 7.52% year-on-year cumulatively.

In June, the titanium market remained under pressure. TiO₂ prices diverged as high costs weighed on producers, while sponge titanium prices softened due to weak exports and seasonal demand. A modest recovery is expected in Q3, though the pace will depend on new demand catalysts.

[SMM Titanium Express] Xinjiang Xiangrun New Materials Technology issued a price adjustment notice. Effective April 9, sponge titanium prices will increase by RMB 2,000/ton for domestic market and USD 300/ton for overseas market. All series of titanium plate/sheet and coil products will also increase by RMB 2,000/ton domestically and USD 300/ton internationally.

[SMM Titanium Express] Yunnan National Titanium Metal issued a price adjustment notice. Based on current market conditions, effective April 9, all grades of sponge titanium prices will increase by RMB 2,000/ton for domestic market and USD 300/ton for overseas market.

[SMM Titanium Spot Flash Report: Titanium Ore Prices Fell Under Pressure From High Inventory, While Sponge Titanium Saw a Strong Increase Supported by Supply and Demand] On March 11, SMM reported that titanium ore prices weakened slightly, with relatively high inventory weighing on the market; supported by restocking demand, enterprises raised sponge titanium quotes and showed a strong willingness to hold prices firm.

[SMM Titanium Express] Yunnan National Titanium Metal issued a price adjustment notice. Based on current market conditions, effective March 10, all grades of sponge titanium prices will increase by RMB 2,000/ton for domestic market and USD 300/ton for overseas market.