Group 1 - The price of tungsten has surged significantly in 2025, with major tungsten products increasing by over 50% from their low points at the beginning of the year, and some products seeing nearly 100% annual growth [1][3] - As of September 9, 2025, tungsten prices reached historical highs, with tungsten concentrate at 287,500 CNY/ton, APT at 412,500 CNY/ton, tungsten powder at 635 CNY/kg, and 70 tungsten iron at 407,500 CNY/ton [1] - The market for tungsten is characterized by a supply shortage, with domestic mining operating at less than 35% capacity and a significant reduction in output due to environmental regulations [5][8] Group 2 - In the first half of 2025, the average price of 65% black tungsten concentrate was 150,000 CNY/ton, a 12.11% increase compared to the same period in 2024, while APT averaged 222,900 CNY/ton, up 12.23% year-on-year [2] - The Chinese tungsten consumption totaled 35,900 tons in the first half of 2025, a 2.1% increase year-on-year, with primary tungsten consumption at 30,400 tons, up 2.5% [3] Group 3 - The demand for tungsten is expected to grow due to trends in the photovoltaic sector, with tungsten wire penetration rates projected to rise from 20% to 60%, leading to a global demand exceeding 4,500 tons, a 198% year-on-year increase [4] - The aerospace and semiconductor industries are also driving demand for tungsten, with the hard alloy market in China expected to reach 41.5 billion CNY in 2025, growing by 7.8% [4][7] Group 4 - The current low inventory levels make the tungsten market sensitive to supply shortages, which could lead to significant price increases [8] - The strict mining quotas and the depletion of existing mines, along with the long lead times for new mines, make it difficult to increase tungsten supply significantly [8]

Group 1 - The tungsten market continues to experience price increases, with tungsten concentrate and major tungsten product prices reaching new highs [1] - After a brief decline at the beginning of the month, the market quickly returned to stability, driven by a tight supply and reluctance from holders to sell [1] - As of the report, ammonium paratungstate (APT) price is 291,000 CNY/ton, up 37.9% since the beginning of the year; tungsten powder price is 438 CNY/kg, up 38.6%; tungsten iron price is 300,000 CNY/ton, up 39.5%; and scrap tungsten bar price is 327 CNY/kg, up 48.6% [1]