3 6 Ke·2026-02-25 11:54Core Viewpoint - The tungsten market is expected to outperform other commodities like gold and lithium in 2025-2026, driven by a combination of policy, resource constraints, and strong demand [1][8]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - Tungsten prices have surged over 220% in 2025, significantly outpacing gold [2]. - As of February 25, 2025, the price of tungsten iron in Shanghai reached 1.0225 million yuan per ton, a 3.7-fold increase from the previous year [4]. - The price of black tungsten concentrate has reached 705,000 yuan per ton in 2026, up 53.26% year-to-date, while ammonium paratungstate (APT) is at 1.05 million yuan per ton, up 56.72% [6]. - China's tungsten reserves account for 52% of the global total, with production at 83%, making it the dominant supplier [10]. - From 2025, China will tighten tungsten resource management, leading to a significant reduction in supply, with a 6.5% decrease in the first batch of tungsten concentrate mining quotas [10]. - Export controls on tungsten products will further tighten global supply, with a projected 27.5% decrease in tungsten exports in 2025 [10]. Market Performance - A-share tungsten stocks have shown remarkable performance, with companies like Xianglu Tungsten and Zhangyuan Tungsten seeing increases of 159.34% and 136% respectively [7]. - The supply-demand imbalance is expected to persist, with a projected global tungsten supply gap of 18,500 tons by 2026, increasing annually [15]. Industry Trends - The demand for tungsten is expanding beyond traditional applications into high-end sectors such as renewable energy, military, and semiconductors [12][13]. - The consumption of tungsten concentrate has been rising, with low inventory levels prompting downstream companies to replenish stocks, further driving up prices [14]. - Companies with proprietary tungsten resources, like Zhangyuan Tungsten, are expected to see significant profit increases due to rising prices [17]. Investment Opportunities - The price increase is benefiting the entire tungsten industry chain, particularly resource-rich and high-end processing companies [16]. - Institutions have set target prices for leading companies like Zhangyuan Tungsten and Zhongtung High-tech, indicating potential upside of 19%-34% and 19%-27% respectively [19][24]. - The economic viability of tungsten recycling is improving, with the recycling rate expected to rise from 21% in 2023 to over 30% by 2025, benefiting companies like Xiamen Tungsten [26]. Strategic Importance - The ongoing rise in tungsten prices reflects a revaluation of strategic resources amid global competition, with China holding a pivotal role in the tungsten market [29].