Tungsten Powder Imports Decreased by 50% in April 2025

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In April 2025, China's tungsten product imports totaled 1,101.72 tons, decreased by 0.43% year-on-year and decreased by 0.68% month-on-month. Among these, imports of tungsten powder were 1,391 kg, decreased by 50.97% year-on-year; imports of tungsten wire were 477 kg, increased by 31.77% year-on-year; imports of tungsten carbide were 14.57 tons, increased by 33.48% year-on-year; imports of sodium tungstate were 144.32 tons, decreased by 37.96% year-on-year; and imports of tungsten trioxide were 20 kg, decreased by 44.44% year-on-year.

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[Know Tungsten] Precise Discharge · Durable and Reliable: the 3.0mm Tungsten Needle

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The 3.0mm diameter tungsten needle features a precisely sharpened tip on one end and a flat end on the other, offering both durability and functional flexibility. It is ideal for applications such as EDM (electrical discharge machining), spark erosion, high-voltage electrodes, and scientific probes. 

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[Know Tungsten] Preferred Material for Micro-Components – Tungsten Rod

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Tungsten rod is a high-purity, high-density tungsten product featuring excellent high-temperature resistance and mechanical strength. 

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[Know Tungsten] The Ideal Choice for Microfabrication - Fine Tungsten Rod

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With an ultra-fine diameter and extended length, the φ0.2×300mm fine tungsten rod excels in microfabrication and advanced scientific research. 

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Rare Earth Prices Initially Rise Then Slightly Fall in May 2025

What is the rare earth market in May 2025

In May 2025, China's rare earth prices showed an initial increase followed by a slight decline. The average price of praseodymium oxide was 445,000 yuan/ton, decreased by 1.18% month-on-month; praseodymium-neodymium oxide averaged 428,684 yuan/ton, increased by 0.65% month-on-month; praseodymium-neodymium metal averaged 527,053 yuan/ton, increased by 0.52% month-on-month; terbium oxide averaged 7,095 yuan/kg, increased by 2.90% month-on-month; and dysprosium-iron alloy averaged 1,598,947 yuan/ton, decreased by 1.55% month-on-month.

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