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TiO2 supplier for Canada

Canada's TiO2 market — Western Canada via Vancouver, Eastern via Montreal. Heavy industrial coatings demand for resource sector.

Market size
~70,000 t/year
Lead time
14–18 days (Vancouver) / 35–40 days (Montreal)
Main ports
Vancouver, Montreal, Halifax, Prince Rupert

Market context

Canada consumes approximately 70,000 t TiO2 annually. Western Canada (Alberta oil sands, BC industrial) imports primarily through Vancouver. Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec manufacturing) through Montreal. Cristal previously operated in Canada; production is now Tronox-owned.

Buyer profile

Major Canadian paint companies (Sherwin-Williams Canada, Sico, Dulux Canada), oil sands industrial coating suppliers, automotive Tier-1.

Logistics

Vancouver is fastest from China (14–18 days), serves Western Canada. Montreal serves Eastern Canada via Atlantic and Suez routing. Prince Rupert is increasingly used as Northern alternative.

Regulations & import

CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act) compliance. USMCA tariff schedule. GST/HST.

Payment terms

TT and LC both common.

Common questions — Canada

Can I import via Vancouver and rail to Eastern Canada?+
Yes — many buyers use Vancouver for faster transit then rail to Toronto/Montreal/Halifax. Adds 4–7 days vs direct Montreal shipping but often faster overall.

Request quote for delivery to Canada

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