In April 2025, the Chinese tungsten market exhibited an overall upward trend, with the increase in tungsten ore prices effectively transmitted to intermediate smelting products, which in turn led to a collective price hike in downstream hard alloy products. According to Chinatungsten Online, tungsten ore prices surged by over 6% during the month.

I. Analysis of China's Molybdenum Price Trends in April 2025

According to CTIA GROUP LTD, the price trend of molybdenum products in China during April 2025 showed a pattern of initial stability, followed by a decline, and then a rebound.

Molybdenum market update on April 29, 2025

The domestic molybdenum market in China continues to heat up, primarily reflected in the renewed price surge of most molybdenum products and a relatively positive sentiment among traders entering the market.

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online

As the May Day holiday approaches, the tungsten market shows no signs of changing direction. Suppliers maintain a firm stance, reluctant to sell, while buyers cautiously replenish stocks as needed. 

Recently, according to the Hubei Provincial Department of Natural Resources website, in March 2025, the average price of 65% scheelite concentrate in Hubei was 139,821 yuan/ton, up approximately 11.75% year-on-year; 60% scheelite concentrate averaged 138,821 yuan/ton, up about 11.40% year-on-year; APT (ammonium paratungstate) averaged 208,060 yuan/ton, up approximately 12.26% year-on-year; and tungsten carbide powder averaged 307,429 yuan/ton, up about 12.14% year-on-year.

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online

On Monday, tungsten prices continued their upward trend. The raw material side maintained a strong bullish sentiment, with downstream tungsten product prices passively following the rise, though overall demand feedback remained weak. 

Molybdenum market update on April 28, 2025

The domestic molybdenum market in China remains stable, but as positive factors weaken, negotiations between buyers and sellers are gradually heating up, leading to reduced market enthusiasm and slower order growth.

Molybdenum market update on April 27, 2025

The domestic molybdenum market has maintained a stable and relatively strong operating trend.

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online

Tungsten prices have temporarily entered a sideways consolidation phase, and the tight support on the supply side of the market is still strong. The industry is watching the implementation of consumer demand, and the atmosphere of caution is strong. 

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