Core Viewpoint - Tungsten is a strategic resource for China, with significant global production and reserves, but the industry faces challenges due to low concentration and regulatory controls [4][5]. Group 1: Supply Dynamics - In 2023, China's tungsten concentrate production accounted for 80.77% of global output, with reserves at 52.27%, both ranking first in the world [4]. - The industry concentration is low, with a CR4 of 43.94% and a CR6 of 55.87%, indicating a need for consolidation [4]. - Future tungsten supply is expected to tighten due to three main factors: ongoing regulatory controls, a decrease in over-extraction, and declining ore grades over time [5]. Group 2: Demand Drivers - The domestic demand for tungsten in 2024 is projected to be split among hard alloys (58.51%), tungsten materials (22.61%), tungsten special steel (15.05%), and tungsten chemicals (3.83%) [6]. - The demand for tungsten in the military sector is anticipated to grow due to increased defense spending amid ongoing global conflicts [6]. - The photovoltaic sector is also a growth area, with tungsten wire usage expected to increase despite its smaller volume [6]. Group 3: Price and Market Impact - Short-term price increases in tungsten may lead to some substitution, but the overall demand impact is expected to be minimal [7]. - The supply-demand balance for tungsten is projected to remain tight, with supply deficits expected in the coming years: -3.78% in 2025, -4.61% in 2026, and -1.46% in 2027 for China [8]. - Global supply-demand gaps are also forecasted, indicating a sustained high price environment due to rising mining costs and environmental pressures [8].
【有色】钨：罕见供给收缩金属 上游矿企持续受益——钨行业深度报告（王招华/戴默/马俊/方驭涛/王秋琪/张寅帅）
光大证券研究·2026-01-04 11:33