Anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide imports are about to shake up the market in a big way. On 27 October 2025, the General Authority for Foreign Trade announced that heavy tariffs are to be put in place on the bulk of Chinese titanium dioxide manufacturers. The effect of the choice is for a period of five calendar years on the import of titanium dioxide (surface pigments) and other chemical preparations containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide, with the exception of anatase-type TiO₂. The rates of the tariffs vary from one exporter to another, being approximately between 19.39% and 45%. This is a significant moment for the Saudi titanium dioxide market, and it could have a considerable impact on the global chemical trade network.
Final Duty Rates Announced for Chinese Producers
The ruling sets anti-dumping tariffs for each manufacturer, based on their calculated dumping margins. Here’s what they landed on:
- LB Group: 30.9%
- Anhui Gold Star Titanium Dioxide: 29.65%
- Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources: 37.27%
- Shandong Dawn Titanium Industry: 19.39%
- Yibin Tianyuan Group: 32.21%
- Everyone else: 45%
These new duties kick in on October 28, 2025, right after the final ruling gets published. That 45% rate for all other exporters is tough—it basically stops unlisted producers from sneaking around the new rules.
Background of the Anti-Dumping Investigation on Chinese Titanium Dioxide
On October 27, 2025, i.e., after 11 months of investigative work, the General Authority for Foreign Trade of the of Saudi Arabia released a final decision to impose anti-dumping tariffs on titanium dioxide imports from China. The initial complaint leading the investigation was filed towards the end of 2024, and the authorities inquired whether such low-priced imports were causing harm to the local industry. The examination phase was very thorough as it involved the evaluation of the pricing and costing data, answering of the questionnaires sent to the parties in China and Saudi Arabia, verification visits to the locations mentioned in the submissions, and sessions held to listen to the parties’ evidence and defense arguments. The investigation revolved around the study of pigment-grade titanium dioxide products with a minimum content of 80% TiO₂, the material being anatase type was excluded.
Why Saudi Arabia Enforced Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Titanium Dioxide
Saudi Arabia decided to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide after the GAFT’s decision that Chinese titanium dioxide was sold in Saudi Arabia at dumping prices causing material injury to domestic manufacturers. The decision is to re-balance competition, protect the country’s production capacity, and normalize the industries that are heavily dependent on titanium dioxide.
Key Reasons Behind the Enforcement Dumping
- Making trade-remedy laws stronger and integrating them with Saudi Arabia’s industrial strategy .
- The cause of significant economic harm to Saudi producers of titanium dioxide.
- Domestic industry performance and market share are maintained and not taken by unfair import competition.
- Helping to keep a steady supply of basic materials for industries like paints, coatings, plastics, rubber, and construction.
Global TiO₂ Market Impact on Importers and Manufacturers
The ultimate anti-dumping decision concerning Chinese titanium dioxide imports is a milestone judgement that impacts a wide range of sectors. It is a trade barrier that changes the game for those who bring in the product from abroad, local producers, and the global TiO₂ market at the same time, it is a step compatible with Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 industrial strategy. Titanium dioxide, a high-value segment of the chemical industry, is not only at the core of the manufacture of things but also the main driver of the Kingdom’s economic diversification.
Key Impacts
- Duties that are between 19.39% and 45%, importers have to bear higher costs. This situation imparts a significant influence on TiO₂ pricing as well as sourcing strategies.
- Local producers enjoy the benefits of a competitive protection that contributes to their capacity utilization and profitability.
- The decision is consistent with worldwide tendencies; it is notable that a number of countries have established anti-dumping barriers against Chinese chemical exports over the last several years.
- It first of all helps the investment to flow into the high-value TiO₂ segments and secondly, it decreases the import dependency.
- Supply chain stability is being strengthened as a result of this move for the upstream industries that are the paints, coatings, plastics, inks, rubber, and construction materials sectors.
The decision also aligns with the types of international trade disputes over chemical and titanium dioxide production. It will help strengthen the domestic chemical industry in Saudi Arabia, foster fair competition within the market, and enable long-term sustainable growth as outlined in the Vision 2030 industrial strategy for developing the domestic chemical industry and diversifying the economy.
Implementation and Regulatory Guidelines;
Duration and Review Process
- The duty ruling will be in effect for five years.
- There may be requests for interim reviews if substantial changes in the market take place.
- Firms can file for product exclusion requests or challenge the rulings by the World Trade Organization dispute mechanism.
Market Dynamics and Downstream Price Trends
The Saudi Arabia titanium dioxide market has been heavily affected by low-cost Chinese imports, intensifying competition and causing local producers to face losses, employee layoffs, and slower growth in production capacity. Several Chinese producers such as LB Group have strongly disagreed with the verdict and indicated that they may take legal action signal of doing a legal action. They emphasized that their prices are in line with the standard norms of international trade.
Industry Outlook:
- Free market conditions expected to return in Saudi markets
- Price increases in downstream sectors: paints, coatings, plastics, and paper
- Local chemical industry development supported under Vision 2030
How Sukhmani Impex Supports the Anti-Dumping Ruling on Chinese Titanium Dioxide
Sukhmani Impex helps importers and local manufacturers by providing them with reliable titanium dioxide supply sources and cost-effective purchasing alternatives. The firm is facilitating the partners to adjust to the new customs tariffs, keep their supply chains going without any interruption, and retain the price levels in harmony with the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the expansion of the chemical sector. Sukhmani Impex is positioned to create strong opportunities for compliant and sustainable trade.
Key Value Advantages:
- Compliance guidance for new duty structures (19.39–45%)
- Market insights and sourcing optimization
- Supply chain stability for downstream industries
- Alignment with Vision 2030 industrial strategy
- Strengthening competitiveness in the titanium dioxide market
Future Outlook for the Titanium Dioxide Supply Landscape
With the Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Titanium Dioxide just put in place by the General Authority for Foreign Trade (GAFT) on Chinese Titanium Dioxide in Saudi Arabia, it is expected that the supply flows will be reoriented and the dependence on Chinese imports will decrease. Such a move might have the effect of the GCC basin area sourcing strategies being reshuffled to open up the region for alternative suppliers and local production.
Conclusion
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Foreign Trade has decided to put the ultimate Anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide imports for five years. Duties range from 19.39 % to 45 %, with major producers receiving lower rates, while other exporters face the highest tariff. This decision will significantly increase costs for Chinese-origin TiO₂ in the Saudi market, impacting paints, plastics, inks, and rubber industries.
Here at Sukhmani Impex, our response to such international changes is always proactive, as we believe that in-depth market intelligence is the key to prudent decision-making in the global titanium dioxide business.
FAQs
Q1 What are the Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Titanium Dioxide?
Anti-dumping duties refer to the extra charges levied on a product import to curb the practice of selling the product at a significantly low price in the international market, thereby causing damage to the local producers.
Q2. The final ruling of Saudi Arabia took effect when?
The announced final decision led to the implementation of the duties on October 28 2025.
Q3. How long will the imposition of these duties last?
The authority of the decision extends to five years and has the possibility of a review depending on the state of the market.
Q4. What effect will this have on the titanium dioxide market in Saudi Arabia?
The first and foremost effect of this action is expected to be the end of the price dumping practice, therefore, increasing the prices of the imports and leading to the expansion of local manufacturing in line with the 2030 Vision.
Q5. What industries could be impacted by price increases?
The sectors that use such products as paints, coatings, plastics, and paper are the ones that may undergo cost adjustments.
