LB Group(SZ:002601) Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-08-22 05:59Group 1 - The recent price increase in titanium dioxide (TiO2) is driven by rising production costs, particularly due to high prices of raw materials like titanium ore and sulfuric acid [4][6] - Over 20 TiO2 producers, including leading companies like Longbai Group, have collectively announced price hikes, with domestic prices increasing by 500 CNY/ton and international prices by 70 USD/ton [2][5] - The market sentiment is improving, with increased order volumes and a shift towards concentrated purchasing as the traditional peak season approaches [4][5] Group 2 - The demand for TiO2 is showing signs of steady growth, particularly in the coatings, plastics, and paper industries, with a year-on-year increase of approximately 12% in demand for engineering plastics driven by the lightweighting trend in electric vehicles [6][7] - The TiO2 market experienced fluctuations in pricing throughout the first half of the year, with a notable decline in prices during the second quarter due to reduced downstream demand and increased inventory pressures [7] - Major companies in the TiO2 sector, such as Longbai Group and Anada, reported declines in revenue and profit margins in their first-half financial results, attributed to soaring sulfuric acid prices and fluctuating titanium concentrate prices [7]