钨行业点评报告：钨配额减量，钨价持续上涨

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the tungsten industry, indicating a positive outlook for the sector [3]. Core Insights - The tungsten quota has been reduced, leading to a continuous increase in tungsten prices. The Ministry of Natural Resources has set the total mining quota for tungsten at 58,000 tons for 2025, a decrease of 4,000 tons or 6.45% compared to 2024. This reduction is particularly pronounced in traditional tungsten mining regions like Jiangxi, likely due to increased mining depth and declining ore grades. As a result, tungsten prices have remained high, with black tungsten concentrate prices reaching 154,000 yuan per ton, an increase of 8.45% since early April 2025, nearing historical highs [6][6][6]. - Export controls on tungsten have been upgraded, and the Bakuta tungsten mine has commenced production. On February 4, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs implemented export controls on various tungsten-related products to protect strategic resources. The Bakuta tungsten mine, which began production in November 2024, aims for a processing capacity of 3.3 million tons of tungsten ore, with an expected output of over 6,000 tons. However, short-term overseas production increases are unlikely to alleviate current supply tightness [6][6][6]. - Macro policies may drive PMI recovery, with consumption expected to rebound. Since March, many hard alloy companies have issued price increases, reflecting the pressure of rising raw material costs on downstream sectors, which has further fueled tungsten price momentum. The global military industry’s rapid expansion is significantly boosting tungsten demand, particularly in defense applications. The current industry situation is characterized by tight tungsten supply, low demand, and low inventory levels, suggesting that a demand recovery could lead to further price increases [6][6][6]. - Investment recommendations favor companies involved in self-produced tungsten mining, cutting tools, and the entire industry chain. Companies to watch include China Tungsten High-tech, Xiamen Tungsten, Zhangyuan Tungsten, Xianglu Tungsten, and Oke Yi [6][6][6].