TiO2 supplier for Mexico
Mexico's automotive manufacturing and nearshoring boom drive expanding TiO2 demand — Manzanillo is the fastest route from China.
Market context
Mexico consumes approximately 125,000 t TiO2 annually. The automotive sector (multiple OEM assembly plants in central and northern Mexico) is the largest demand driver. Plastic compounding for export to USMCA markets is rapidly expanding.
Buyer profile
Recommended SEMITI grades for Mexico
Automotive OEM grade — formulated for top-coat clearcoat compatibility and acid-rain resistance.
Premium chloride rutile for high-end coatings — exceptional gloss retention and weather durability.
Our flagship chloride-process rutile — high tinting strength and broad compatibility for coatings, plastics, and inks.
Universal plastics rutile — direct alternative to Kronos 2310 for PVC, PE, PP, ABS.
Logistics
Manzanillo (Pacific coast) is the fastest from China — 20–25 day transit. Veracruz on the Atlantic adds Panama Canal transit, 35–40 days. Choose Manzanillo for time-sensitive deliveries.
Regulations & import
Import duty 5% (USMCA reduced for some categories). VAT 16%. NOM standards apply to some end uses.
Payment terms
Common questions — Mexico
Can SEMITI be used in vehicles destined for USMCA markets?+
Request quote for delivery to Mexico
We respond within 24 hours UTC+8 with FOB / CIF / DDP terms specific to your destination port.