HS Code
382499
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Titanium dioxide market coverage spans 29 countries.
- 67 exporter companies and 70 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 210 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 17 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Titanium dioxide
Analyze 210 supplier-linked transactions across the top 17 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Titanium dioxide.
Titanium dioxide Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Titanium dioxide to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Titanium dioxide: United States (+142.3%), United Kingdom (-89.5%), France (-85.1%).
Titanium dioxide Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Titanium dioxide transaction unit prices: Taiwan (35.47 USD / kg), Switzerland (34.16 USD / kg), India (12.50 USD / kg), Japan (11.13 USD / kg), South Korea (8.69 USD / kg), 4 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | -72.1% | 57 | 5.99 USD / kg (20,141.21 kg) | 6.21 USD / kg (86.44 kg) | 32.16 USD / kg (47,014 kg) | 1.80 USD / kg (1,594.9 kg) | 7.14 USD / kg (6,044.7 kg) | 5.80 USD / kg (5,207.37 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | -14.1% | 30 | 44.92 USD / kg (24,710.1 kg) | 71.27 USD / kg (23,571.08 kg) | 26.00 USD / kg (6,541.5 kg) | 11.02 USD / kg (4,730 kg) | 11.06 USD / kg (4,411.4 kg) | 11.13 USD / kg (5,835.2 kg) | ||||||
| India | -26.8% | 7 | - (-) | 4.65 USD / kg (1,236 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 12.50 USD / kg (0.8 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.28 USD / kg (21,040 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -42.8% | 45 | 12.03 USD / kg (7,418 kg) | 2.48 USD / kg (2,790 kg) | 1.93 USD / kg (80,888 kg) | - (-) | 1.51 USD / kg (8,951 kg) | 1.83 USD / kg (9,585 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | +20.0% | 18 | 11.40 USD / kg (968 kg) | 12.20 USD / kg (3,664 kg) | - (-) | 11.40 USD / kg (979.95 kg) | 22.29 USD / kg (2,120 kg) | 8.69 USD / kg (9,374.2 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +142.3% | 16 | 6.74 USD / kg (1,496.7 kg) | 2.62 USD / kg (42.82 kg) | 52.23 USD / kg (522.081 kg) | - (-) | 34.30 USD / kg (715.78 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Denmark | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | - | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.15 USD / kg (4,140 kg) | 3.15 USD / kg (1,542.4 kg) | 3.15 USD / kg (2,640 kg) |
Titanium dioxide Global Supply Chain Coverage
137 companies
67 exporters and 70 importers are mapped for Titanium dioxide.
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Titanium dioxide Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
67 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Titanium dioxide. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Titanium dioxide Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 67 total exporter companies in the Titanium dioxide supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Philippines, India, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Titanium dioxide, Sunflower Seed, Talc +3
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-12
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Paraguay
Supplying Products: Titanium dioxide, Magnesium oxide, Magnesium carbonate
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Titanium dioxide, Calcium carbonate
Titanium dioxide Global Exporter Coverage
67 companies
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Titanium dioxide Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
70 importer companies are mapped for Titanium dioxide demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Titanium dioxide Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-28
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalLand TransportOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Bangladesh
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Mexico, Colombia
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
70 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Titanium dioxide.
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionFood Additive (Colour)
Market
Titanium dioxide (TiO2; INS 171) is a white pigment used as a food colour/opacifier where permitted, but global food use is shaped by sharp regulatory divergence. In the European Union, titanium dioxide (E 171) was removed from the Union list of authorised food additives in 2022 following EFSA’s 2021 conclusion that it could no longer be considered safe as a food additive due to genotoxicity concerns that could not be ruled out. In contrast, Codex GSFA continues to list INS 171 as a colour permitted under GMP in specified food categories, and the U.S. FDA permits titanium dioxide as a colour additive in foods up to 1% by weight under 21 CFR 73.575 (while reviewing a 2023 petition to repeal this allowance). Because customs trade codes largely capture titanium dioxide pigments and preparations for many end uses, food-additive-specific trade flows are typically not separately observable, making compliance and specification control the primary determinants of trade viability.
Market GrowthMixed (current regulatory cycle)Regulatory-driven divergence between markets that prohibit food use and markets that continue to permit INS 171 under defined conditions.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaMajor manufacturing and exporting base for titanium dioxide pigments in global trade statistics (HS 320610/320611 categories cover multi-sector pigment use).
- United StatesMajor exporting base for titanium dioxide pigments; also a significant import market.
- GermanyMajor European manufacturing and exporting hub in titanium dioxide pigment trade statistics.
- United KingdomSignificant exporting base in titanium dioxide pigment trade statistics.
- CanadaNotable exporter in titanium dioxide pigment trade statistics.
- AustraliaNotable exporter in titanium dioxide pigment trade statistics; also important in upstream titanium mineral supply chains.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaLargest exporter in UN Comtrade-derived trade statistics for pigments/preparations based on titanium dioxide (HS 320610 family); category is not food-specific.
- United StatesMajor exporter in UN Comtrade-derived trade statistics for pigments/preparations based on titanium dioxide (HS 320610 family).
- GermanyMajor exporter in UN Comtrade-derived trade statistics for pigments/preparations based on titanium dioxide (HS 320610 family).
- United KingdomMajor exporter in UN Comtrade-derived trade statistics for pigments/preparations based on titanium dioxide (HS 320610 family).
- AustraliaNotable exporter in UN Comtrade-derived trade statistics for pigments/preparations based on titanium dioxide (HS 320610 family).
- CanadaNotable exporter in UN Comtrade-derived trade statistics for pigments/preparations based on titanium dioxide (HS 320610 family).
Major Importing Countries
- IndiaLargest single-country importer in UN Comtrade-derived trade statistics for pigments/preparations based on titanium dioxide (HS 320610 family); category is not food-specific.
- United StatesMajor importer in UN Comtrade-derived trade statistics for pigments/preparations based on titanium dioxide (HS 320610 family).
- GermanyMajor importer and re-export hub in UN Comtrade-derived trade statistics for pigments/preparations based on titanium dioxide (HS 320610 family).
- TurkiyeMajor importer in UN Comtrade-derived trade statistics for pigments/preparations based on titanium dioxide (HS 320610 family).
- ItalyMajor importer in UN Comtrade-derived trade statistics for pigments/preparations based on titanium dioxide (HS 320610 family).
- FranceMajor importer in UN Comtrade-derived trade statistics for pigments/preparations based on titanium dioxide (HS 320610 family).
Specification
Major VarietiesRutile (crystal form), Anatase (crystal form)
Physical Attributes
- White pigment (TiO2) used to impart brightness and opacity
- High refractive index contributes to strong light-scattering (hiding power)
Compositional Metrics
- Particle size is controlled in pigment manufacture (commonly cited range about 0.2–0.4 micrometer for pigment performance)
- Food-use specifications commonly control purity and contaminant metals (e.g., Pb, As, Sb, Hg) and solubility-related limits
Grades
- Food additive / colour: INS 171 (Codex GSFA) / titanium dioxide colour additive (FDA 21 CFR 73.575)
- Non-food pigment grades (paints, plastics, paper) dominate global trade classifications (HS 320610/320611 family)
ProcessingUsed as an opacifier/whitener; performance depends on dispersion and particle size distributionFood-use acceptance depends on meeting additive specifications (purity and contaminant limits) and local regulatory authorization
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Titanium-bearing ore mining (ilmenite/rutile) -> beneficiation/upgrading -> TiO2 pigment production (chloride or sulfate route) -> milling/classification -> (optional) surface treatment -> packaging -> distribution to ingredient blenders and food manufacturers (where authorized)
Demand Drivers
- Whitening/opacifying functionality in foods where permitted (e.g., certain confectionery and bakery applications cited by regulators)
- Regulatory authorization status (e.g., EU prohibition versus continued allowance in other jurisdictions) strongly determines addressable food demand
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighRegulatory divergence can abruptly eliminate market access for food use: the EU removed titanium dioxide (E 171) from the list of authorised food additives in 2022 following EFSA’s 2021 conclusion that it can no longer be considered safe as a food additive because genotoxicity concerns could not be ruled out. Even where use remains permitted (e.g., Codex GSFA provisions and the U.S. FDA allowance under 21 CFR 73.575), ongoing reviews and petitions can create sudden reformulation and inventory obsolescence risk for food manufacturers and traders.Maintain a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction regulatory register (EU/UK/US/Codex and key import markets), qualify substitute whitening strategies for restricted markets, and separate food-use compliance documentation from industrial-pigment supply chains.
Food Safety MediumFood-use titanium dioxide is a particulate material with safety assessment focus on particle characteristics and potential genotoxicity uncertainty; buyer specifications and regulatory limits also emphasize contaminant metals and purity. Non-compliant lots (e.g., contaminant exceedances or authorization gaps) can trigger recalls, border rejections, and reputational damage in sensitive markets.Source only to the applicable additive specification for the destination market (e.g., FDA 21 CFR 73.575 specs or JECFA specifications for INS 171), require lot-level CoA with contaminant metals and relevant particle characterization, and audit change-control for process and feedstock shifts.
Industrial Operations MediumTitanium dioxide manufacturing involves high-temperature and chemical-intensive operations (chloride and sulfate routes) with potential for production disruptions from energy constraints, maintenance outages, or environmental permitting/controls tightening. Disruptions can tighten supply for specialty food-use grades even if overall pigment supply remains available.Dual-qualify suppliers and regions, monitor producer operating rates and environmental compliance actions, and contract for specification-stable food-use grades with defined notification requirements for process changes.
Occupational Health And Safety MediumWorker exposure to titanium dioxide dust is typically highest in milling and bagging/packing areas, requiring strong dust control and exposure monitoring to meet workplace exposure limits and minimize health risks. Chemical hazards also arise from corrosive/reactive intermediates used in production routes.Implement engineering controls (enclosure, LEV), respiratory protection programs, routine exposure monitoring, and robust process safety management for chloride/sulfate operations.
Sustainability
- Environmental footprint from upstream mining/beneficiation of titanium minerals (land disturbance, tailings, water management considerations)
- Industrial emissions and waste management burdens in pigment manufacture (notably sulfate-route acidic wastes and chloride-route chlorine handling and associated controls)
Labor & Social
- Occupational exposure risks to airborne dust in titanium dioxide milling and packing areas and the need for robust industrial hygiene controls
- Worker safety risks from handling of corrosive/reactive chemicals in chloride/sulfate processing routes (process safety, containment, PPE, monitoring)
FAQ
Why is titanium dioxide controversial in foods?In May 2021, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded that titanium dioxide (E 171) could no longer be considered safe as a food additive because genotoxicity concerns could not be ruled out and a safe daily intake level could not be established. The EU then adopted Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/63 to remove titanium dioxide (E 171) from the Union list of authorised food additives, effectively prohibiting its use in foods in the EU. Other authorities have taken different positions, such as the FAO/WHO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), which reaffirmed an ADI 'not specified' in its 2023 evaluation, contributing to ongoing regulatory divergence globally.
Is titanium dioxide allowed as a food color additive in the United States?Yes, the U.S. FDA permits titanium dioxide as a color additive in foods under 21 CFR 73.575, with a key restriction that the amount does not exceed 1% by weight of the food and that it meets specified purity and contaminant limits. The FDA has also stated it is reviewing a Color Additive Petition filed on April 14, 2023 that requests repeal of 21 CFR 73.575, so the regulatory status is under active review.
How does Codex Alimentarius treat titanium dioxide (INS 171)?Codex’s General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) lists titanium dioxide (INS 171) as a colour and includes it in GSFA Table 3 provisions, meaning it may be used under good manufacturing practice (GMP) conditions in specified food categories (subject to the GSFA framework and applicable specifications). Codex also links INS 171 to FAO/WHO JECFA evaluations and specifications used for international reference in trade and regulatory settings.
Sources
Titanium dioxide Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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India
Japan
United States
Costa Rica
Mexico
United Arab Emirates
Bangladesh
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil
Switzerland
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