The TiO2 industry, like the rest of the world, finds itself coping with the coronavirus epidemic in China. Any unfortunate economic news impacting China is not good for the global economy. Yet, disrupted Chinese production is welcomed by other global producers.
Transportation and logistics are a nightmare. Getting any supply chain to function properly is very difficult. TiO2 feedstock producers are mostly located in Sichuan, while TiO2 and coatings production is focused on the east coast. Products and workers are limited in travel.