Application Status and Market Analysis of Non-Aero Titanium in China

China is abundant in titanium mineral reserves, with similar to 870 million tons identified to date. After more than 50 years of development, China has established its own complete titanium industry chain and become one of the three largest titanium producers and consumers in the world. This article presents an overview of China's titanium industry from the aspects of production capability, output, consumption and market profiles. The current status of non-aero titanium in China is highlighted because about 90% of the titanium consumption is China is for non-aero industrial applications. The consumption of titanium in various industrial sectors and the main technological improvements are introduced. Meanwhile, the application prospects, national policies and existing problems of China's titanium industry are discussed. With its fast and sustained economic growth, an unprecedented opportunity exists for China's non-aero titanium industry.