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TiO2 supplier for Brazil

Brazil is Latin America's largest TiO2 market — limited domestic production drives heavy import dependence.

Market size
~140,000 t/year
Lead time
35–45 days ocean transit FOB Qingdao → Santos
Main ports
Santos, Paranagua, Itajai, Rio de Janeiro

Market context

Brazil consumes approximately 140,000 tons of TiO2 annually, with growth tied to construction cycles and consumer goods packaging demand. Domestic production from Cristal Brasil (now Tronox) covers about 25% of demand. The remainder is imported, with China supplying 50%+.

Buyer profile

Brazilian TiO2 buyers include major paint companies (Sherwin-Williams Brasil, Suvinil/BASF, Coral, Tintas Renner) and large plastic compounders concentrated in São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul. PVC pipe manufacturers (Tigre, Amanco/Wavin) are major volume buyers.

Logistics

Santos (São Paulo state) is Brazil's primary port, handling 60% of TiO2 imports. Long transit time (35–45 days) requires careful inventory planning. Paranagua serves the south; Itajai serves Santa Catarina industrial cluster.

Regulations & import

Brazil imposes 9.6% import duty + complex state-level tax structure (ICMS, PIS/COFINS). Total landed tax burden often 25–30% above CIF value. ANVISA approval required for food-contact applications.

Payment terms

LC at sight is the dominant payment method given long transit. TT terms occasionally for established buyers but unusual for Brazilian customs.

Common questions — Brazil

Does Brazil have anti-dumping duty on Chinese TiO2?+
Brazil has investigated Chinese TiO2 imports multiple times. As of 2025, there is no active anti-dumping measure, but the investigation history makes pricing transparency critical.

Request quote for delivery to Brazil

We respond within 24 hours UTC+8 with FOB / CIF / DDP terms specific to your destination port.