Molybdenum market update on August 6, 2026

The overall domestic molybdenum market maintained a sideways operation. Against the background of tight raw material supply with firm prices and complex and changing global economic conditions, downstream demand was mostly rigid, with limited new orders.

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online

Tungsten prices remain in a tug-of-war between bullish and bearish forces, temporarily stabilizing. Market transactions are primarily driven by immediate needs, putting pressure on negotiating prices. Participants are cautious, awaiting price forecasts from industry institutions and the performance of long-term contract prices from major tungsten producers.

Molybdenum market update on August 5, 2026

The overall domestic molybdenum market remained in a stalemate operation, mainly manifested in relatively small price changes of most products and limited actual transaction volumes.

I. Analysis of China's molybdenum price market in July 2026

According to CTIA GROUP, the overall China molybdenum market in July 2026 performed relatively well, mainly manifested in price increases of mainstream molybdenum products to varying degrees, strong willingness among suppliers to hold back sales and expect price increases, high willingness of buyers to inquire and purchase, and acceptable actual transactions.

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online

Tungsten prices continue to exhibit a lackluster, sideways trend. Market participants are generally adopting a wait-and-see approach pending clear, directional news. Sellers are holding firm on quotes, while buyers are inquiring based on immediate needs and pushing for price concessions. Amidst this market standoff, both trading volume and price volatility remain constrained.

Molybdenum market update on August 4, 2026

The overall domestic molybdenum market maintained a firm operation. With low willingness among suppliers to reduce prices for shipments and difficulty in pushing up steel tender prices and volumes, product prices basically fluctuated within a narrow range, trading activity in the market was relatively light, and transaction pace was slow.

Molybdenum market update on August 3, 2026

The overall domestic molybdenum market maintained a relatively strong operation. With tight raw material supply, stable downstream demand, and rising steel tender prices, suppliers generally had strong willingness to hold back sales and support prices, among which the prices of molybdenum concentrate, ferromolybdenum, and molybdenum oxide increased by approximately RMB 30/ton-degree, RMB 1,000/ton, and RMB 50/ton-degree, respectively.

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online

In July 2026, China's tungsten market exhibited a trend of declining prices early in the month, bottoming out mid-month, and trading sideways towards the end. Trading activity remained subdued throughout the month, with participants across the industry chain generally adopting a cautious, wait-and-see stance. Negotiations between buyers and sellers remained deadlocked, hindering market liquidity.

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online

Since late July, the tungsten market has seemed to shift into "slow-motion" mode.