Price-Watch’s most active coverage of Titanium Ingot price assessment:
Asia-Pacific
- Titanium Ingot Grade TA1 FOB Shanghai, China
- Titanium Ingot Grade TA2 FOB Shanghai, China
Note: In assessments structured as CIF [Importing Port] (Exporting Country), the country mentioned in brackets indicates the primary origin of supply (exporting country), while the named port refers to the destination port in the importing country. Other Incoterms (FOB, FD, EXW, etc.) should be interpreted in accordance with standard international trade definitions.
Titanium Ingot Price Trend Q4 2025
In Q4 2025, the global titanium ingot market showed a modest downturn quarter‑on‑quarter, reflecting broader shifts in supply‑demand fundamentals across regions. A slight softening in industrial demand from construction, chemical processing, and non‑aerospace manufacturing tempered pricing power, while persistent cost pressures from energy and processing inputs kept suppliers cautious. Although aerospace and defense requirements continue to underpin long‑term demand, near‑term buildups in inventory and slower delivery cycles weighed on ingot offtake. Supply chains remained relatively stable but with capacity expansion outpacing immediate consumption growth in some markets, leading to mild oversupply conditions. Geopolitical and trade dynamics, especially export controls and sourcing diversification efforts, added complexity to flows of titanium feedstocks and metal goods. Macro conditions, including global economic moderation and slower downstream restocking, further constrained robust price gains. Together, these global market forces led to the modest quarterly correction in titanium ingot pricing.
China: Titanium Ingot Export prices FOB Shanghai, China; Grade- Purity: TA1 and TA2 Grade
In Q4 2025 the China titanium ingot market edged down by 1.12% quarter‑on‑quarter, reflecting a combination of softening demand and supply‑side headwinds. Overall industrial demand, particularly from construction machinery, chemicals, and general fabrication remained subdued, weighing on ingot offtake and pricing. Although aerospace and defense segments provided some structural support, broader civilian orders were not sufficient to drive strong momentum. On the supply side, production capacities in China and competing regions remained healthy, contributing to inventory accumulation and pricing pressure.
Export demand was muted amid global economic moderation and logistical challenges, further constraining Chinese price leverage. Specifically in December, the market recorded a further 0.26% decline, primarily due to cautious end-of-year restocking by downstream buyers and limited activity in civil industrial sectors. Weak demand from non-aerospace manufacturing, coupled with ongoing inventory digestion at major smelters, put additional pressure on ingot prices. Despite steady feed stock supply and moderate cost relief, buyers remained hesitant to commit to large purchases. The combination of muted domestic consumption and slow export flows led to December’s incremental price downturn, signaling continued softness heading into Q1 2026.
