On the first day after the Chinese New Year holiday, the Chinese molybdenum market remained relatively calm.

The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the General Administration of Customs have decided to implement export controls on tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, molybdenum, and indium-related items to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation. The relevant items subject to export control are as follows:

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

Tungsten prices remain stable as domestic production and trade activities slow down due to the festive atmosphere of Chinese New Year. 

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Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

Tungsten prices remained stable, supported by firm supply-side sentiment, while demand-side activity weakened as the Lunar New Year approached. The overall trading atmosphere cooled, signaling a steady year-end closure. Attention is now on potential fluctuations in overseas macroeconomic factors.

The domestic rare earth market remains relatively lukewarm, characterized by stable product prices and rigid trading among traders. 

Chinese molybdenum prices have been fluctuating within a narrow range, with a subdued trading atmosphere and limited transaction volumes as traders show low enthusiasm for market operations. 

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

Tungsten prices remain at high levels, with the market overshadowed by a strong holiday atmosphere. Overall production and business activities have decreased, and trading sentiment is subdued.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

Tungsten prices have risen again at the lunar year’s end, primarily due to tight supply in the tungsten ore sector, a condition expected to persist until after the Lantern Festival. Market sentiment may remain volatile through the National People’s Congress sessions.