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Tungsten price and market data

Delayed data date: 07.08.2026

Market overview

Tungsten is an exceptionally hard strategic metal with a very high melting point. The chain runs from concentrates through APT to oxides, powders, carbides and metal.

Applications and product forms

Major applications include cemented-carbide tools, mining, aerospace, high-temperature parts, electronics, weights and radiation shielding. Product form, specification and purity must remain consistent in price comparisons.

How is the price formed?

Key price factors include tool and mining demand, Chinese output, concentrate supply, APT capacity, energy and recycling. Origin, delivery terms and contract volumes also affect achievable prices.

How our price indications are produced

Delayed price indication

Average for the six-month period ending 30 days ago. Not a real-time quotation or a binding offer.

ProductSpecification and originIndication12-month movementDelayed data date
Tungsten APT88.5%min EXW China121,80 EUR/kg+122,7 %07.08.2026
Tungsten APT88.5%min FOB China167,77 EUR/kg+271,0 %07.08.2026
Tungsten APT88.5%min In warehouse Rotterdam230,49 EUR/kg+534,3 %07.08.2026
Tungsten BarW-4 99.9%min EXW China205,98 EUR/kg+143,3 %07.08.2026
Tungsten BarW-4 99.9%min FOB China234,02 EUR/kg+214,4 %07.08.2026
Tungsten Carbide99.8%min 2.5-7.0μm EXW China191,73 EUR/kg+126,3 %07.08.2026
Tungsten Carbide99.8%min 2.5-7.0μm FOB China219,22 EUR/kg+177,2 %07.08.2026
Tungsten OreWO3 65%min EXW China90.841,80 EUR/mt+315,9 %28.02.2026

Frequently asked questions

What is Tungsten?

Tungsten is an exceptionally hard strategic metal with a very high melting point. The chain runs from concentrates through APT to oxides, powders, carbides and metal.

Which Tungsten price is shown here?

The table presents an average derived from reviewed EUR quotations over several months. Each row represents a specific product form and specification.

How current is the data?

Only periods ending at least 30 days ago are published openly. The data date is stated separately for every row.

Why do Tungsten prices differ?

Key price factors include tool and mining demand, Chinese output, concentrate supply, APT capacity, energy and recycling. Origin, delivery terms and contract volumes also affect achievable prices.

Which unit and origin apply?

Unit, purity, product form, origin and delivery term are shown in the relevant row. Different specifications should not be compared directly.

How can I access current and historical prices?

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