Weekly analysis of domestic titanium market

Weekly analysis of domestic titanium market
This week, some titanium sponge manufacturers announced price increases, but downstream companies responded coldly. Since the beginning of this year, affected by the international and domestic economic situation, the domestic titanium material market has been in a situation of sluggish downstream demand. Against the background of the continuous expansion of production by enterprises, titanium sponge has experienced a short trough period and has been in a stable state. However, the demand for downstream titanium sponge has continued to be weak in the past two months, and some titanium sponge companies have reduced production to maintain the market. Most companies believe that at this stage, some titanium sponge companies are bucking the market trend and announcing price increases, which is just a means to impact sales at the end of the year. Some downstream companies are very indifferent to price increases. "If you increase the price, I won't buy it. Let's see who can't stand it first." Judging from the current market demand, the significance of this round of publicity is greater than reality, and it is difficult for downstream companies to pay for it.

The downstream titanium material market is stable this week, and titanium material orders have increased. The price of titanium sponge is stable, making it more difficult for manufacturers to sell. As the end of the year approaches, companies are scrambling to achieve full-year sales. Market competition is becoming increasingly fierce and prices will continue to fluctuate. The following are reports on the main products in the titanium market this week:
1. Some titanium sponge companies announced price increases
This week, some titanium sponge manufacturers announced price increases, but the market response was muted and prices remained basically stable. The price of grade 1 sponge titanium is 54,000-55,000 yuan/ton, and downstream demand is not strong.
2. Titanium ingot prices are chaotic and orders are increasing
This week, as some titanium sponge manufacturers announced price increases, and some titanium ingot manufacturers also built momentum, market inquiries increased, quotations were confusing, and sales increased.
3. Increased orders for wide-width titanium plates and titanium coils
This week, the market for wide-width titanium plates and titanium coils has shifted from inquiries to an increase in orders. Market prices have remained stable and delivery times have been delayed.
4. Titanium rods and wires remain stable
Orders and prices for titanium rods and titanium wires remained stable this week, while prices for pure titanium and titanium alloy coils increased.
5. The titanium tube market is stable
The titanium pipe market is stable this week, with orders for seamless pipes and welded pipes continuing to increase. Prices continue to be stable, essentially the same as last week.
6. Demand for titanium alloy materials is growing steadily
This week, the market demand for titanium alloy materials has grown steadily. Some companies have increased their product quotations and the order volume has increased.
The titanium material market is generally improving this week, with prices basically remaining stable.
This week's domestic titanium market prices are as follows:
1. Titanium sponge
Domestic grade 0 55,000-56,000 yuan/ton
Domestic Grade 1 54,000~55,000 yuan/ton
Second-level domestic production 51,000~52,000 yuan/ton
2. Titanium and titanium alloy ingots
GR1 ingot quotation: 63,000-65,000 yuan/ton
GR2 ingot quotation: 60,000-63,000 yuan/ton
GR5 ingot quotation: 70,000-75,000 yuan/ton
3. Main titanium and titanium alloy materials
GR1EB slab quotation in other domestic regions: 73,000-75,000 yuan/ton
Domestic titanium hot-rolled coil and cold-rolled coil prices:
Black leather roll quotation: 84,000-86,000 yuan/ton
Cold rolled coil quotation: 95,000-98,000 yuan/ton
Hot rolled plate (1.5 meters wide) quotation: 90,000 to 95,000 yuan/ton
Quotation of TA10 (TiMoNi) titanium plate: 135,000 yuan-145,000 yuan/ton
Titanium tube billet quotation: 87~92 yuan/kg
Finished titanium tube (φ20~30mm) quotation: 125~140 yuan/kg
Finished titanium welded pipe (φ20～30mm) quotation: 125～140 yuan/kg
Finished pure titanium light rod (φ20～40mm) quotation: 125～140 yuan/kg
Titanium alloy (GR5) finished polished rod (φ20~40mm) quotation: 190~240 yuan/kg.