Tungsten wire is suitable for heating elements of electrically heated glass windows due to its high temperature resistance and resistance effect. Its working principle is to embed ultra-fine tungsten wire into the glass interlayer, generate resistance heat by powering on, and evenly heat the glass surface, thereby achieving functions such as rapid defrosting, anti-fogging and temperature regulation. This technology can be applied to automobile windshields and rearview mirrors, aircraft windows and smart glass for buildings.

In May 2025, China’s molybdenum product exports were 3,955.67 tons, increased by 25.60% year-on-year. Among these, molybdenum powder exports were 2.00 tons, decreased by 93.48%; molybdenum wire exports were 20.20 tons, decreased by 25.50%; ferro-molybdenum exports were 588.50 tons, decreased by 23.84%; ammonium molybdate exports were 15.31 tons, decreased by 62.29%; and other molybdenum products were 25.01 tons, increased by 24.90%.

In May 2025, China’s molybdenum product imports were 4,982.40 tons, decreased by 40.30% month-on-month. Among these, ferro-molybdenum imports were 45.00 tons, decreased by 95.10%; molybdenum powder imports were 746.00 kg, increased by 617.31%; molybdenum wire imports were 4.94 tons, increased by 188.28%; ammonium molybdate imports were 108.00 tons, increased by 21.33%; and other molybdenum products were 1.80 tons, increased by 30.50%.

In May 2025, China’s tungsten product exports were 1295.38 tons, decreased by 23.56% year-on-year. Among these, tungsten powder exports were 57.03 tons, decreased by 61.99%; tungsten wire exports were 27.04 tons, increased by 0.55%; ferro-tungsten exports were 285.07 tons, increased by 13.41%; tungsten carbide exports were 87.2 tons, decreased by 74.62%; ammonium metatungstate exports were 482.14 tons, increased by 125.22%.

In May 2025, China’s tungsten product imports were 1409.50 tons, increased by 41.43% year-on-year. Among these, tungsten powder imports were 3079 kg, increased by 430.86%; tungsten wire imports were 479 kg, increased by 10.88%; tungsten carbide imports were 985 kg, decreased by 86.07%; sodium tungstate imports were 6325 kg, decreased by 97.01%; tungsten trioxide imports were 240 kg, decreased by 97.52%.

In the first half of 2025, China’s tungsten price overall exhibited a composite trend of “fluctuating upward - hitting new highs - stage-wise corrections - high-level consolidation.” As for average prices, 65% black tungsten concentrate averaged 151,800 yuan/ton, increased by 12.78% year-on-year; ammonium paratungstate averaged 223,200 yuan/ton, increased by 12.16% year-on-year; tungsten powder averaged 332.99 yuan/kg, increased by 11.72% year-on-year; 70 ferrotungsten averaged 228,600 yuan/ton, increased by 16.45% year-on-year.

In June 2025, China’s light rare earth prices exhibited an oscillatory upward trend, while mid-to-heavy rare earth prices declined. As for average prices, praseodymium oxide averaged 460,250 yuan/ton, increased by 3.43% month-on-month; praseodymium-neodymium metal averaged 545,100 yuan/ton, increased by 3.42% month-on-month; terbium oxide averaged 7,181 yuan/kg, increased by 1.21% month-on-month; dysprosium oxide averaged 1,636,750 yuan/ton, decreased by 0.17% month-on-month.

In June 2025, most molybdenum product prices reached yearly highs. As for average prices, molybdenum concentrate averaged 3,838 yuan/ton-degree, increased by 7.12% month-on-month; ferromolybdenum averaged 247,050 yuan/ton, increased by 5.70% month-on-month; ammonium heptamolybdate averaged 238,750 yuan/ton, increased by 5.20% month-on-month; molybdenum powder averaged 440 yuan/kg, increased by 3.53% month-on-month.

The tungsten bucking bar is used in the riveting process in shipbuilding, primarily as a support tool during the installation of fasteners. It is placed on the back of the rivet to counteract the impact force from the rivet gun or hammer, forming a solid rivet head while reducing vibration and recoil, ensuring the strength of the connection. Tungsten alloy possesses characteristics such as high density, high hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for the high-strength riveting demands in shipbuilding involving steel, aluminum alloy, or mixed structures. Additionally, its environmentally friendly and non-polluting properties comply with international maritime environmental requirements.

The tungsten bucking bar is an indispensable professional tool in aircraft maintenance. It is typically used in conjunction with a rivet gun during the riveting process. When the rivet gun applies impact force to the rivet, the bucking bar provides a solid support surface and absorbs the impact energy, allowing the rivet to deform precisely and be securely fixed onto the materials being connected. This ensures the strength and precision of the riveting.