Bulk Pricing Tiers & Commercial Terms
SEMITI pricing scales by volume tier — from LCL sample shipments through multi-FCL contract supply. Larger volumes earn meaningful per-kg discount.
SEMITI commercial pricing structure reflects volume, term, and grade complexity. Larger volume buyers and longer-term commitments earn pricing benefits.
Volume tiers (typical):
LCL / sample shipments (< 1 t): - 5–25 kg free sample (covered by SEMITI) - 100–500 kg LCL sample at premium pricing (typically 40–60% premium over FCL) - 500–1000 kg LCL at moderate premium (typically 15–25% over FCL)
FCL volumes: - 1 FCL (18–20 t): standard published pricing - 5 FCL/quarter: 2–4% volume discount - 10 FCL/quarter: 4–6% discount - 20+ FCL/quarter: 6–10% discount
Annual contract volumes: - 500–1000 t/year: standard contract pricing - 1000–5000 t/year: 3–5% contract discount + price protection - 5000+ t/year: 5–8% discount + extended price protection + reserved capacity
Spot vs contract pricing:
Spot pricing: - Order-by-order basis - Current market pricing applies - Best for: irregular demand, prospects testing market, smaller buyers - Risk: subject to market volatility
Contract pricing: - 3, 6, or 12-month commitment with locked pricing - Pricing locked within agreed bands (typically ±5% maximum movement) - Best for: established demand, larger volumes - Benefit: predictable cost, supply continuity guarantee
Term contracts: - 12-month agreed pricing schedule - Monthly or quarterly delivery commitments - Quality and specification locked - Notification timing for any commercial changes - Auto-renewal options
Grade complexity impact:
Different SEMITI grades have different cost structures: - Standard universal rutile (SEMITI 996, 902, 298): lowest per-kg cost - Premium chloride rutile (SEMITI 706, 826D): 15–25% premium over universal - Premium plastics grade (SEMITI 2190, 960): 20–30% premium - Anatase (SEMITI A100, A101, A200): cost positions vary - Nano TiO2 (SEMITI NANO-30): premium pricing, 5–10x universal grade per kg - Slurry (SEMITI SL70): per-kg-TiO2 priced slightly above powder equivalent
Payment terms impact pricing:
- 100% TT advance: standard pricing
- 30% TT + 70% TT against B/L copy: standard pricing
- LC at sight: typically +1–2% to cover banking costs
- Extended payment terms (DA 60/90): may carry premium reflecting credit/financing cost
Volume discount eligibility:
Volume discounts apply to confirmed PO commitments, not target volumes. For new customer development we may offer trial pricing on initial commitments with adjustment as volumes establish.
Multi-grade portfolio pricing:
Customers buying across multiple SEMITI grades can consolidate volumes for tier qualification. A buyer ordering 200 t SEMITI 996 + 100 t SEMITI 902 + 50 t SEMITI A100 qualifies for the 350 t total volume tier even though individual grade volumes are smaller.
Marketing assistance:
For major buyers and exclusive distributors, we may provide: - Co-branded marketing materials - Trade show support - Sample programs for downstream customer development - Technical training for distribution sales teams
These are negotiated as part of broader commercial relationship.
Currency:
USD is standard. Euro and RMB available for select customer arrangements. Currency hedging is buyer responsibility unless otherwise agreed.
Discussion approach:
Pricing discussions are individual to each customer's situation. We provide indicative pricing based on volume and grade, then formalize through PI and contract negotiation.