Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online

Tungsten prices continue to consolidate sideways, with market trading characterized by cautious activity driven primarily by essential needs. 

Molybdenum market update on August 12, 2026

The overall domestic molybdenum prices maintained a high-level stable operation, among which the prices of molybdenum concentrate, sodium molybdate, and molybdenum powder were approximately RMB 5,370/ton-degree, RMB 231,000/ton, and RMB 608/kg, respectively.

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online

The domestic tungsten market continues to trade sideways. While trading activity has picked up slightly recently, it has yet to generate substantial support, and there is a lack of momentum driving prices. Transactions are primarily based on negotiations, with purchasing generally conducted on an as-needed basis.

Molybdenum market update on August 11, 2026

The overall domestic molybdenum prices maintained a high-level stable operation, among which the prices of molybdenum concentrate, sodium molybdate, and molybdenum powder were approximately RMB 5,370/ton-degree, RMB 231,000/ton, and RMB 608/kg, respectively.

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online

Tungsten prices remained stable, but sentiment diverged across the industry chain, with overall supply and demand imbalances persisting and a wait-and-see attitude prevailing. 

Molybdenum market update on August 10, 2026

On Monday, the overall domestic molybdenum market maintained a firm operation, mainly attributable to stable downstream demand and low willingness of suppliers to reduce prices for shipments.

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online

On Monday, tungsten prices remained stable amidst a standoff between bullish and bearish forces, with limited market trading activity. On the supply side, sellers generally maintained a reluctance to sell at low prices, while the circulation of higher-priced material remained sluggish. On the demand side, a wait-and-see attitude prevailed, purchasing was largely confined to meeting immediate needs, resulting in limited growth in transaction volumes.

Tungsten prices remained generally stable this week, with the supply and demand fundamentals continuing their stalemate, but market confidence improved somewhat. This was supported by relatively firm long-term contract prices from large tungsten enterprises, and by strengthened strategic premium expectations for tungsten and its alloy products due to domestic and international policy signals related to key minerals.

Molybdenum market update on August 7, 2026

This week, the overall domestic molybdenum market maintained stable operation. On the bullish side, first, tight spot supply of raw materials and downstream users mainly purchasing on rigid demand prompted suppliers to have strong willingness to hold back sales and support prices; second, the rising international molybdenum market provided assistance for the recovery of the domestic market.

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online

Tungsten prices in China remain stable. The slight increase in long-term contract procurement prices by leading tungsten enterprises yesterday injected confidence into the market, effectively easing bargaining pressure in the spot sector.