Export growth to be the driving factor for china's ti o2 consumption in 2014

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Export growth to be the driving factor for China's TiO2 consumption in 2014 Tag: TiO2, Price, Import volume, Export volume, Trend, Production, Coatings, Titanium feedstock Summary: The domestic demand for TiO2 may remain soft in 2014. However, the export volume is expected to increase significantly, making export growth the major driving factor for the consumption of Chinese-produced TiO2 in 2014. The overseas market became a significant part of the domestic TiO2 industry since 2010 due to the permanent shut down of some European TiO2 factories, causing a massive supply rift for the global TiO2 industry and stimulating domestic TiO2 exports. During 2007–2009, the export volume accounted for 13.84%, 9.50% and 9.89% of the domestic TiO2 output of the year. However, the proportion soared to 18.01% and 21.97% in 2010 and 2011. 2013 was a disappointing year for China TiO2 industry as the export volume kept flat while the domestic consumption was sluggish. The 2013 full year's export volume is expected to be about 440,000 tonnes, a lackluster YoY growth rate of approximately 2.70%, according to Titanium China Monthly Report issued by CCM in January. Looking ahead, the domestic TiO2 consumption will continue to keep soft in 2014, which means that the export growth will be the main driving factor for 2014 China TiO2 consumption. Afterall, the export volume kept flat in 2013 and is expected to increase significantly in 2014. The International Monetary Fund predicts that the 2014 global GDP growth will reach 3.6%, higher than the 2.9% growth rate in 2013. The steady and consolidated recovery of export destinations also supports the expectation that exports will drive growth for the consumption of Chinese-produced TiO2. Asia-Pacific is the biggest export destination for Chinese TiO2, with its consumption accounts for about 44% of the total export volume. Apart from India, other Asian countries' latest HSBC PMI recorded rises in the output component, indicating that the regional manufacturing sectors are recovering steadily. The loose monetary policy and the strong external demand will consolidate the recovery. The Nikkei Stock Average rose about 57% in 2013, the biggest rise in 41 years. Confidence is increasing and investors are becoming more adventurous. All these signals favour the Asian economy, and

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Export growth to be the driving factor for China's TiO2 consumption in 2014

Tag: TiO2, Price, Import volume, Export volume, Trend, Production, Coatings, Titanium

feedstock

Summary: The domestic demand for TiO2 may remain soft in 2014. However, the export

volume is expected to increase significantly, making export growth the major driving factor for

the consumption of Chinese-produced TiO2 in 2014.

The overseas market became a significant part of the domestic TiO2 industry since 2010 due

to the permanent shut down of some European TiO2 factories, causing a massive supply rift

for the global TiO2 industry and stimulating domestic TiO2 exports. During 2007–2009, the

export volume accounted for 13.84%, 9.50% and 9.89% of the domestic TiO2 output of the

year. However, the proportion soared to 18.01% and 21.97% in 2010 and 2011. 2013 was a

disappointing year for China TiO2 industry as the export volume kept flat while the domestic

consumption was sluggish. The 2013 full year's export volume is expected to be about

440,000 tonnes, a lackluster YoY growth rate of approximately 2.70%, according to Titanium

China Monthly Report issued by CCM in January.

Looking ahead, the domestic TiO2 consumption will continue to keep soft in 2014, which

means that the export growth will be the main driving factor for 2014 China TiO2

consumption. Afterall, the export volume kept flat in 2013 and is expected to increase

significantly in 2014. The International Monetary Fund predicts that the 2014 global GDP

growth will reach 3.6%, higher than the 2.9% growth rate in 2013.

The steady and consolidated recovery of export destinations also supports the expectation

that exports will drive growth for the consumption of Chinese-produced TiO2.

Asia-Pacific is the biggest export destination for Chinese TiO2, with its consumption accounts

for about 44% of the total export volume. Apart from India, other Asian countries' latest HSBC

PMI recorded rises in the output component, indicating that the regional manufacturing

sectors are recovering steadily. The loose monetary policy and the strong external demand

will consolidate the recovery. The Nikkei Stock Average rose about 57% in 2013, the biggest

rise in 41 years. Confidence is increasing and investors are becoming more adventurous. All

these signals favour the Asian economy, and consequentially will benefit China's TiO2 exports

to Asia-Pacific.

For the other export destinations, industrialisation in South America, which accounts for 16%

of China's total TiO2 export volume, will support its economic growth sustainably. China's

TiO2 export volume to South America has been increasing. Europe's economy seems to have

turned the corner. If the export volume to Europe returns to the same level in 2011, China's

TiO2 export volume will increase by about 40,000 tonnes. For years, the export volume to the

Middle East has been around 60,000 tonnes, and this figure is expected to sustain in 2014. At

last, benefiting from the recovery of the US, the export volume to North America is expected

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to grow.

Brazil, the US and India are the biggest three importers of China TiO2, with their combined

volume accounting for 30% of China's total TiO2 export volume. The HSBC PMI in Brazil

returned to 50.5 in Dec. from 49.7 in Nov. Brazil Central Bank predicted that Brazil's economic

growth rate in 2014 will be around 1.95%. There are still a few headwinds and uncertainty for

Brazil economy. Conditions in India are a little disappointing as there is weak domestic

demand, but orders from abroad picked up according to the HSBC's report. Good news came

from the US with manufacturing activity growing in Dec. at its fastest pace in 11 months, and

the rate of job growth was the strongest since March, according to Markit's Purchasing

Managers' Index. The world's biggest economy will help to promote a recovery in the global

economy in 2014, which will promote China's TiO2 exports.

Table of Contents of Titanium China Monthly Report 1401:

TiO2 import volume soared while export volume increased moderately in Nov.

Titanium feedstock imports increased while domestic output fell in Nov.

Domestic TiO2 market becomes quieter before the Spring Festival

Export growth to be the driving factor for China's TiO2 consumption in 2014

China produced around 1.90 million tonnes of TiO2 in 2013

It's wise for Shandong Dongjia to halt its IPO application

SRL attains massive growth in production but suffers massive drop in profit in 2013

Comparison of TiO2 properties indicators and requirements of end users

Increasing domestic auto output and lower raw material cost increase KNT's profit

Aroused public concern over pipeline safety to bring opportunities for anti-corrosion coating

Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report, issued by CCM on 25th, is mainly comprised of

five columns of news and reports related to TiO2 market, including “Supply & Demand”,

“Company Dynamics”, “Upstream”, “Downstream” and “Price Update”. You can find out more

business opportunities through the latest and helpful information provided in the report.

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