When there is a surge in demand from industries such as construction or automotive manufacturing, suppliers may increase their prices due to the higher value placed on the product When there is a surge in demand from industries such as construction or automotive manufacturing, suppliers may increase their prices due to the higher value placed on the producttitanium dioxide price chart. Alternatively, if there is an oversupply or a decrease in demand, prices may drop as suppliers compete for a limited number of buyers.A significant body of research, mostly from rodent models and in vitro studies, has linked titanium dioxide with health risks related to the gut, including intestinal inflammation, alterations to the gut microbiota, and more. It is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Group 2B, as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
The titanium dioxide market fluctuated in the first two quarters of 2023. These pricing patterns resulted from poor demand and reduced intakes from the downstream industries. Amid the slow demand, the manufacturers were forced to reduce their outputs. With rising inflation rates, production cuts gradually increased. Given the economic downturn, the labor strikes further affected the market dynamics, thereby exerting pressure on the pricing fundamentals.
In addition to Skittles, other candies that contain titanium dioxide include Nice! mints, Trolli sour gummies and Ring Pops, according to Environmental Working Group.