Tungsten, a metallic element, has long been the focus of attention in the industrial sector due to its high strength, high density, and excellent corrosion resistance. It plays a crucial role in various fields such as carbide alloys, specialty steels, and electronic materials, and is widely used in mechanical processing, optoelectronic information, aerospace, national defense, and military industries.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

Since January, expectations for tungsten market supply and demand have shifted. International tungsten prices have strengthened due to supply chain concerns arising from China's export controls, while domestic tungsten prices have weakened as producers resume operations but the demand side fails to respond adequately.

Molybdenum market update on February 19, 2025

The domestic molybdenum market is generally experiencing a pattern of negative decline and consolidation.

According to the announcement by the International Trade Administration (ITA) of the United States, on February 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce, USDOC) announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of certain tungsten shot from the People’s Republic of China (China). USDOC is also conducting a concurrent countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of certain tungsten shot from China.