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As we enter December, the tungsten market continues its strong upward momentum. Upstream raw material prices have broken through multiple key thresholds, pushing the entire industry into a new high-cost cycle.This week, tungsten powder prices have surged to 910,000 RMB/ton, drawing significant atten

Recently, the global tungsten market has shown an unprecedented and powerful upward trend. Since December 1, medium-grain tungsten powder prices have surged from 800,000 CNY/ton to over 900,000 CNY/ton in just ten days—an impressive increase of 12.5%. With the price now approaching the “one-million

Tungsten Market Enters a “Critical Stage”: Raw Material Volatility Raises Drilling Tool Costs1. Tungsten Market Turns Sensitive as Supply-Demand Battle IntensifiesRecently, the tungsten market has entered a highly sensitive phase, with increasing price fluctuations and weak transaction activity.• Ra

The tungsten market has remained at a high level with a strong sense of stalemate this week. Although the overall atmosphere is cautious and dominated by wait-and-see sentiment, prices continue their upward trajectory. Tungsten powder, in particular, shows a strong rally, with prices increasing by n

Since the beginning of this year, the tungsten market has maintained a strong trend, with significant price increases. According to market data, the price of tungsten has risen by over 120% year-on-year, reaching a record high.This price surge is driven not only by supply-side factors such as tight

Recently, China’s tungsten market has continued its steady upward trend. Supported by tight supply and high production costs, tungsten prices remain strong. The high-price environment has somewhat suppressed market liquidity, prompting many companies to adopt on-demand and cautious purchasing strate

Recently, the tungsten market has continued its steady upward trend. Supported by tight supply, rising production costs, and strengthened market sentiment, prices of tungsten-related products have climbed sharply. Although terminal demand remains rigid, the actual pace of demand release is relativel

Recently, the tungsten market has maintained a steady upward trend. While prices of major tungsten products have shown mild increases, cost transmission across the industry chain remains relatively slow, and overall market transactions are still cautious. On the supply side, tungsten ore continues t

This week, the tungsten market continued its upward trajectory. Although the rate of increase has slowed compared with the rapid surge seen earlier, prices remain firmly within an ascending channel. With two major domestic tungsten producers releasing their latest long-term contract prices, market s

On Monday, the tungsten market continued its steady upward trend. Overall, the combination of tight supply and cautious downstream demand has resulted in a market characterized by high prices, stagnation, and low transaction activity. From the supply side, tungsten resources remain tight. Both mines

Tungsten Prices Remain at High Levels, Cemented Carbide Costs Continue to Rise — Drilling Tool Industry Faces Heightened SensitivityRecently, China’s tungsten market has continued to operate in a high and stagnant pattern. As a key strategic mineral resource, tungsten remains in a tight supply balan

Recently, the domestic tungsten market has maintained its strong upward momentum, with tungsten powder and tungsten carbide powder prices once again hitting new annual highs.According to market data on November 26, 2025, tungsten prices continue to show a firm upward trend, driven primarily by tight

In November 2025, China’s tungsten market continued its strong upward trend, with overall price resilience significantly surpassing industry expectations. Driven by a tight supply–demand balance and intensified global competition for critical minerals, the strategic value of tungsten resources has b

In December 2025, China’s tungsten market continues its strong upward trajectory, demonstrating notable price resilience. Supported by supply-side disruptions and intensified market sentiment, tungsten prices remain at high levels and have become a key focus for the hard alloy and drilling tools ind

The tungsten market in 2025 has once again written a new chapter in industry history. Since the powerful upward trend began in late March, tungsten prices have continued to surge with strength, stability, and momentum far beyond expectations. As of now:Tungsten powder has reached 800,000 RMB per ton

Since the beginning of 2025, China’s tungsten market has maintained a strong upward trend, with overall price levels continuing to rise steadily. The industry has clearly entered a sustained “bull market cycle.”This round of price increases is mainly driven by three factors:Tight raw material supply

By the end of 2025, China’s tungsten market continued its strong upward momentum, with prices climbing steadily. In contrast, downstream industries are showing clear signs of pressure — the tighter the situation becomes, the more likely it is to break. Procurement and operational decision-making hav

This week, China’s tungsten market continued its strong upward trend. Market concerns over tight raw material supply are intensifying, confidence in stable rigid demand remains strong, and there is growing consensus on the increasing strategic value of tungsten resources. At the beginning of the wee

The Chinese tungsten market continues its upward momentum.The price surge is driven by multiple resonating factors, including tight raw material supply, firm quotations from major tungsten producers, phased restocking from downstream buyers, and the continuous rise of international tungsten prices.S