This week, China molybdenum prices have shown an overall downward trend, primarily due to reduced market demand, increased profit-taking by some suppliers, and weak international molybdenum market conditions.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

China tungsten prices have remained relatively stable with a slight inclination towards stability on September 20, 2023. The market has been affected by slower-than-expected demand, which has impacted market confidence, resulting in somewhat looser negotiations for actual transactions. 

Barium tungsten cathodes are used in signal lights, specifically in electron tubes and cathode-ray tubes (CRTs), for several reasons:

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

The ammonium paratungstate (APT) and tungsten powder prices in the Chinese market remain stable on Sep. 19, 2023, with large tungsten enterprises maintaining their long-term contract prices, reflecting a market stance of stability and restraint. 

China rare earth prices remain stable in some areas with minor fluctuations. 

China molybdenum market quotation on September 20, 2023: ammonium molybdate, ammonium heptamolvbdate and molybdenum powder prices continue to show a slight decline. 

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

At the beginning of the week, China tungsten price has stabilized, with a lack of optimism in the alloy sector's consumption sentiment. This has put pressure on the tungsten raw material market. 

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

China tungsten price remained stable on the whole in the week ended on Friday September 15, 2023 with limited trading activity in the market, and overall sentiment continues to be weak. 

Rare earth market quotation in China: europium oxide, praseodymium oxide, neodymium oxide, erbium oxide and holmium oxide prices remain unchanged on September 18, 2023. 

At the beginning of the week, China molybdenum prices have slightly shifted downwards. This is primarily attributed to increased profit-taking by some suppliers, relatively low steel procurement prices, and persistent challenges in improving rigid demand from end customers.