Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-08-21 08:32Core Viewpoint - The tungsten sector is experiencing significant price increases and heightened demand, driven by supply constraints and emerging applications in new energy technologies, particularly in photovoltaic and lithium battery industries [1][2][3]. Industry Overview - As of 2024, global tungsten reserves are estimated at 4.6 million metric tons, with China holding 2.4 million metric tons, accounting for 52% of the total [2]. - The demand for tungsten in the new energy sector is projected to grow, with the penetration rate of tungsten wire in photovoltaics expected to rise from 20% in 2024 to 40% in 2025, and lithium battery consumption anticipated to increase by 22% year-on-year, reaching 1,500 tons by 2025 [1][2]. Price Trends - Tungsten product prices have been on the rise, with 65% tungsten concentrate priced at 217,000 CNY/ton as of August 20, 2023, reflecting a 51.75% increase since the beginning of the year [2]. - The price of ammonium paratungstate (APT) has reached 311,500 CNY/ton, up 47.98% year-to-date, while tungsten powder is priced at 482.5 CNY/kg, marking a 53.91% increase [2]. Company Insights - Xiamen Tungsten is a leading integrated player in the tungsten industry, with nearly 50% of its revenue coming from tungsten and molybdenum businesses in 2024 [4]. - China Tungsten High-Tech is the top global player in hard alloys, with a resource self-sufficiency rate of 70% [4]. - Zhangyuan Tungsten ranks among the top three in domestic tungsten resource reserves, with over 60% self-sufficiency in tungsten concentrate [4]. - Xianglu Tungsten is a core supplier of hard alloys, producing ultra-fine tungsten powder with a purity of 99.99%, catering to high-end military and aerospace demands [4]. - Luoyang Molybdenum, the second-largest tungsten producer globally, is expected to reach a tungsten concentrate output of 12,000 tons by 2025, with reserves exceeding 300,000 tons [5].