TiO2 supplier for South Africa
South Africa is sub-Saharan Africa's largest TiO2 market — domestic Tronox production plus import demand for cost-competitive grades.
Market context
South Africa consumes approximately 70,000 t TiO2 annually. Tronox operates significant production at KZN Sands and Namakwa Sands. SEMITI imports fill cost-competitive mid-tier paint and plastic segments where Tronox premium isn't justified.
Buyer profile
Recommended SEMITI grades for South Africa
Our flagship chloride-process rutile — high tinting strength and broad compatibility for coatings, plastics, and inks.
Universal coatings-grade rutile — the global reference for waterborne and solventborne paints.
Universal plastics rutile — direct alternative to Kronos 2310 for PVC, PE, PP, ABS.
Cost-optimized sulfate-process rutile — 25% cheaper than chloride for non-critical applications.
Logistics
Durban handles 60% of imports. Cape Town serves Western Cape industry. Ngqura is growing.
Regulations & import
Import duty 5% (anti-dumping investigations periodic — currently no measure in force). VAT 15%.
Payment terms
Common questions — South Africa
Has South Africa imposed anti-dumping on Chinese TiO2?+
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We respond within 24 hours UTC+8 with FOB / CIF / DDP terms specific to your destination port.