Chinas Wolframmarkt stieg am 1. Juni 2026 leicht an, da Konzentrate, APT, Pulver und Schrott von Kosten und verbesserter Stimmung getragen wurden. Transaktionen bleiben bedarfsgesteuert.
On Monday, China’s tungsten market generally trended upward. According to Chinatungsten Online, prices for major tungsten varieties rose slightly, supported by raw-material costs and a recovery in sentiment across parts of the industry chain. Even so, transactions were mostly driven by immediate needs, and the market remained in an exploratory phase.
Market overview: tentative rebound, still need-driven
The rebound in the tungsten raw-material market was somewhat tempered. Holders maintained firm prices, but downstream end-users showed limited purchasing activity and generally replenished stocks only as needed. A wait-and-see attitude persisted, and actual transaction prices saw only limited increases.
Tungsten powder prices rose on higher costs, leading to improved market inquiries. However, large-scale transactions remained limited, and cemented carbide producers and their end-users stayed cautious. In the scrap market, speculative buying was relatively strong, increasing liquidity, but overall expectations remained cautious and emotional volatility should be monitored closely.
Price table — June 1, 2026 (Chinatungsten Online)
The following table summarizes the latest tungsten product prices reported by Chinatungsten Online as of press time. “From peak” and year-to-date changes follow the source text.
| Produkt | Preis | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 65% wolframite concentrate | RMB 430,000/ton | −6.5% YTD |
| 65% scheelite concentrate | RMB 429,000/ton | −6.5% YTD |
| Ammonium paratungstate (APT) | RMB 680,000/ton | +1.5% YTD |
| European APT | USD 3,000–3,140/mtu (≈ RMB 1,798,000–1,882,000)/ton (equiv.) | +233.7% YTD |
| Tungsten powder | RMB 1,040/kg | −3.9% YTD |
| Tungsten carbide powder | RMB 1,000/kg | −3.9% YTD |
| Cobalt powder | RMB 560/kg | +7.7% YTD |
| 70% ferrotungsten | RMB 710,000/ton | +9.2% YTD |
| European ferrotungsten | USD 230–250/kg W (≈ RMB 1,090,000–1,185,000)/ton (equiv.) | +74.6% YTD |
| Scrap tungsten carbide rods | RMB 720/kg | +20.0% YTD |
| Scrap tungsten carbide drill bits | RMB 670/kg | +15.5% YTD |
Quelle: Chinatungsten Online · YTD = Veränderung seit 1. Jan. 2026 · WoW = Woche zu Woche
What this means for solid carbide tool buyers
- Concentrates, APT, tungsten powder and WC powder moved slightly higher from late-May levels, adding modest raw-material pressure for carbide drill and end mill suppliers.
- Because large downstream orders are still limited, the uptick may reflect cost pass-through and sentiment more than a broad demand recovery.
- Scrap tungsten carbide prices remain well above early-2026 levels, so buyers recycling rods or drill bits should compare scrap references separately from concentrate and powder quotes.
- European APT and ferrotungsten continue to trade far above domestic China references, so international buyers should track both markets independently.
- For production tooling, prioritize urgent carbide drill and end mill sizes first rather than speculative stock building while the market remains exploratory.
Procurement recommendation
Use the current adjustment window to refresh standard carbide tool cost assumptions, confirm quote validity, and consolidate repeat sizes. If prices stabilize in a narrow band, buyers may have a clearer basis for planning summer and autumn carbide drill, end mill and custom tooling orders.
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Outlook
The tungsten market may need stronger downstream orders before the early-June rebound becomes durable. Supply-side holders are firmer, scrap liquidity has improved, but cemented carbide buyers remain selective and emotional volatility in scrap could spread to powder quotes if sentiment shifts quickly.
Solid Carbide Direct will continue tracking tungsten concentrates, APT, tungsten powder, tungsten carbide powder, cobalt powder, ferrotungsten and scrap indicators to help machining buyers plan raw-material-sensitive tooling budgets.
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