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The global demand for rutile is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for titanium dioxide pigments and the expansion of the electronics industry. As a result, the rutile market factory industry is likely to witness increased investment and technological advancements in the coming years. However, the industry also faces challenges, such as volatile raw material prices and environmental regulations, which could impact its profitability and growth prospects.

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Prof Maged Younes, Chair of EFSA’s expert Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF), said: “Taking into account all available scientific studies and data, the Panel concluded that titanium dioxide can no longer be considered safe as a food additive . A critical element in reaching this conclusion is that we could not exclude genotoxicity concerns after consumption of titanium dioxide particles. After oral ingestion, the absorption of titanium dioxide particles is low, however they can accumulate in the body”. 

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In recent years, there has been growing interest in the development of novel applications for Chinese anatase titanium dioxide, such as in the field of energy storage and conversion. For example, it has been investigated as a potential electrode material for lithium-ion batteries, due to its high conductivity and stability. Furthermore, its photocatalytic activity has been explored for use in dye-sensitized solar cells, where it can help to improve the efficiency of solar energy conversion.


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