Risk Alert for China's Tungsten Industry Amid Escalating China-US Trade Friction

Image of tungsten concentrate

Image of tungsten concentrate

In today's deeply interconnected global supply chain, the escalating China-US trade friction is having a profound impact on the critical minerals sector. China, which holds the world's largest tungsten reserves (52.17% of the global total) and production (81.48% of the global total), is facing unprecedented policy and market challenges in its tungsten industry.

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Tungsten Prices Stable Amid Cautious Trading and Tariff Uncertainty

Picture of anti-sagging tungsten rods

Picture of anti-sagging tungsten rods

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online 

Tungsten prices remain generally stable, with supply-side shipments showing some release, but concessions are rare. Demand-side maintains a need-based procurement pace, with inquiries probing for price negotiations. 

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Molybdenum Market Update - April 14, 2025

Picture of molybdenum copper rod

Picture of molybdenum copper rod

Molybdenum market update on April 14, 2025

At the beginning of the week, the domestic molybdenum market in China continued its downward trend. Molybdenum concentrate and ferromolybdenum prices fell to approximately 3,300 yuan/ton-degree and 210,000 yuan/ton, respectively, while ammonium tetramolybdate and molybdenum powder prices dropped by about 3,000 yuan/ton and 5 yuan/kg, respectively.

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Molybdenum Market Update - April 15, 2025

Molybdenum crucible picture

Molybdenum crucible picture

Molybdenum market update on April 15, 2025

The domestic molybdenum market in China continued to experience a significant downward trend, with prices for molybdenum concentrate, ferromolybdenum, and molybdenum bars falling by approximately 50 yuan/ton-degree, 4,000 yuan/ton, and 5 yuan/kg, respectively. However, despite this decline, market transaction volumes did not see a notable increase.

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Tungsten Concentrate and APT Prices on April 14, 2025

Picture of tungsten crucible

Picture of tungsten crucible

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online 

On Monday, tungsten prices remained stable, with a continued atmosphere of supply-demand tug-of-war. The macro environment was disrupted by U.S. tariff policies, leading most participants to adopt a wait-and-see approach. The overall market showed a sideways consolidation trend, with ongoing attention to market signals and policy changes.

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