In terms of product and type segmentation, the Titanium Ore market can be categorised by ore type (such as ilmenite, rutile) and by form (raw ore, processed concentrate). Ilmenite is typically more abundant and used in TiO₂ pigment production, while rutile, with higher TiO₂ content, is preferred in specialty applications. 
As downstream applications demand higher purity and better performance (for example, in aerospace or medical titanium metal), titanium ore processing and upgrading become more relevant. That pushes suppliers to not just provide volume ore, but higher-grade and tailored materials.