The titanium dioxide (TiO₂) industry continues to evolve, with production capacity increasingly concentrated in key regions due to factors like resource availability, environmental policies, and supply chain dynamics. This report provides an updated map of global TiO₂ production capacity in 2025, highlighting emerging trends and their impact on the market.
1. Regional Capacity Breakdown
| Region | 2025 Capacity (Million Tons/Year) | Key Players | Growth Trends |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4.2 | LB Group, CNNC Hua Yuan, Pangang | Slowing expansion due to carbon policies |
| North America | 2.1 | Chemours, Tronox, Kronos | Stable; focus on chloride process |
| Europe | 1.8 | Venator, Ineos | Declining due to high energy costs |
| Middle East | 0.9 (↑120% vs. 2023) | Cristal (Tronox), Gulf TiO₂ | Rapid growth (low energy costs) |
| Southeast Asia | 0.6 | Ishihara (Indonesia), Vietnam TiO₂ | Emerging sulfate-process hubs |
Global Total: ~9.6 million tons/year (+4% vs. 2023).
2. Key Trends Shaping Capacity Distribution
A. China’s Slowdown
- “Dual Carbon” policy caps expansion of sulfate-process plants.
- Shift toward high-end chloride-process TiO₂ (e.g., LB Group’s new Liaoning plant).
B. Middle East Boom
- Saudi Arabia and UAE attract investments with low-energy-cost chloride plants.
- Cristal’s Jazan complex (500,000-ton capacity) now supplies Europe/Asia.
C. Europe’s Decline
- Energy-intensive sulfate plants close (e.g., Venator’s Finland unit).
- Focus shifts to specialty TiO₂ grades with higher margins.
D. North America’s Stability
- Tronox and Chemours dominate with integrated chloride-ilmenite supply chains.
- Mexico emerges as a cost-effective export hub to Latin America.
3. Market Implications
✔ Supply Security: Buyers diversify sources amid China’s policy shifts (e.g., Middle East imports to Europe).
✔ Price Pressures: Rising Middle East capacity may soften global prices by late 2025.
✔ Sustainability Focus: Chloride-process TiO₂ gains share (60% of 2025 additions).
4. Future Outlook
- 2026–2030: Middle East to surpass Europe in capacity.
- New Technologies: Hybrid sulfate-chloride plants (e.g., India’s Kerala Pilot) may reshape costs.
Conclusion
The 2025 TiO₂ capacity map reflects a rebalancing toward energy-efficient regions, with China’s dominance tempered by the Middle East’s rise. Strategic sourcing and sustainability will define success.
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Post time: Aug-13-2025