Summary of Tungsten Industry Research Industry Overview - The global tungsten resource reserves are approximately 4.6 million tons, with China accounting for about half, contributing 83% of the annual production of around 80,000 metal tons [1][4] - The domestic tungsten industry is highly concentrated, with major players like China Minmetals, China Tungsten and Hightech, Xiamen Tungsten, and Jiangxi Tungsten Group holding 60% of the national capacity [1][6] Key Points and Arguments - Production Control: China implements total control over tungsten mining, with a 6% decrease in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year due to small mines not requiring quotas and underutilization of quotas [1][5] - Cost Structure: The complete cost for leading domestic companies ranges from 60,000 to 70,000 RMB per ton, while some companies have costs between 90,000 to 110,000 RMB per ton [1][8] - Export and Import Dynamics: China prohibits the export of raw tungsten but allows limited imports, with imports in the first half of 2025 reaching 7,306 tons, a 65% increase year-on-year [1][9] - Demand Growth: National tungsten consumption is expected to reach 70,000 metal tons in 2024, a 3.5% increase, with hard alloys accounting for 60% of this demand [1][10] Market Trends - Hard Alloy Applications: The hard alloy sector is projected to grow, with production nearing 60,000 tons in 2024, reflecting a 10% year-on-year increase [1][11] - High-frequency Tracking Indicators: Demand for hard alloys is tracked through macro indicators such as PMI index, machine tool production, and excavator output [1][12] - Domestic Market Dynamics: The domestic hard alloy tool market is expanding, with significant market share held by companies like China Tungsten and Xiamen Tungsten, although foreign companies still dominate revenue [1][13] Future Projections - Supply-Demand Gap: A projected supply-demand gap of 2,600 tons in global tungsten supply is expected to persist into 2026 due to delays in new project launches and a recovery in global manufacturing [1][16] - Strategic Developments: Xiamen Tungsten plans to increase tungsten concentrate production by 3,200 tons and is exploring new reserves, aiming for a total capacity of 22,000 tons by 2026 [1][18] Company-Specific Insights - Xiamen Tungsten: This leading company is expanding its tungsten mining capacity and downstream processing, with a focus on increasing tungsten wire penetration in the photovoltaic sector [1][3][14] - Dongwu High-Tech: The company is enhancing its tungsten mining operations and has plans to increase production capacity significantly by 2027 [1][19][20] Investment Considerations - Stock Correlation: The stock performance of tungsten industry companies is closely linked to tungsten concentrate prices and downstream demand, particularly in integrated companies like China Tungsten and Hightech [1][21]
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