November 6 tungsten prices: WC powder RMB 790–810/kg and APT around RMB 550,000/t. Original charts, November 4 comparison and carbide purchasing analysis.
Firm guidance prices support tungsten as buyers replenish cautiously
Tungsten prices remained firm on November 6, 2026. Chinatungsten Online reported concentrate with WO₃ ≥55% approaching RMB 370,000 per standard ton, APT around RMB 550,000 per ton, tungsten powder at RMB 820–850/kg and tungsten carbide powder at RMB 790–810/kg. The accompanying table lists WC powder at RMB 810/kg and tungsten powder at RMB 840/kg.
KYTOOLS market view: stronger quotations should be assessed alongside actual restocking, available material and delivery commitments. A firmer upstream market does not by itself establish a matching rise in every carbide tool quotation.
Tungsten product prices on November 6, 2026
| Material / specification | Price indication | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 55% or higher tungsten concentrate | ≈370,000 | RMB/standard ton |
| Ammonium paratungstate (APT) | ≈550,000 | RMB/metric ton |
| Tungsten powder, 99.9%, 2–10 μm | 820–850 | RMB/kg |
| Tungsten carbide powder, 99.8%, 2–10 μm | 790–810 | RMB/kg |
| 70% ferrotungsten | 530,000 | RMB/metric ton |
| Cobalt powder, 99.5%, 1.0–1.5 μm | 285 | RMB/kg |
| Scrap carbide rods | 656 | RMB/kg |
| Scrap carbide blades | 543 | RMB/kg |
Concentrate, APT and powder references above follow the narrative; ferrotungsten, cobalt and scrap values come from the image. The image lists WC powder at 810 RMB/kg and tungsten powder at 840 RMB/kg. Its concentrate entries use RMB/MT, whereas the narrative uses a standard ton; confirm the basis before comparing them. The arrows do not state a comparison period.
November 4–6: matching price-table entries
| Matching material | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-06 | Calculated change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tungsten carbide powder, 99.8%, 2–10 μm | 800 RMB/kg | 810 RMB/kg | +10 (+1.3%) |
| Tungsten powder, 99.9%, 2–10 μm | 830 RMB/kg | 840 RMB/kg | +10 (+1.2%) |
| Ammonium paratungstate (APT) | 540,000 RMB/metric ton | 550,000 RMB/metric ton | +10,000 (+1.9%) |
| Cobalt powder, 99.5%, 1.0–1.5 μm | 285 RMB/kg | 285 RMB/kg | 0 (0.0%) |
| Scrap carbide rods | 633 RMB/kg | 656 RMB/kg | +23 (+3.6%) |
KYTOOLS calculations from matching entries in the two original tables: (November 6 ÷ November 4 − 1) × 100, rounded to one decimal. Two calendar days; not the report’s weekly change or a finished-tool price change.
Why sellers have more negotiating room
The report attributes firmer sentiment to mine auction transactions and guidance prices from industry organizations and major tungsten enterprises in Ganzhou. It reports weekly gains above 7% for concentrate and above 5% for tungsten powder and scrap carbide rods. Low smelter operating rates and fewer low-priced offers support APT, while downstream purchasing remains concentrated on immediate needs.
What the tungsten price chart shows
The January–November chart tracks 65% wolframite concentrate, APT and tungsten powder, not WC powder. It shows the recent recovery after the earlier retreat. Use the matching WC table entries for the two-day comparison; a weekly percentage from the report refers to a different measurement period.
What this means for carbide tool buyers
A higher WC powder indication is a reason to refresh a quotation, not a direct percentage adjustment to every drill or end mill. Carbide grade, cobalt content, blank inventory, dimensions, grinding, coating, inspection and quantity affect the final price. Obtain an offer for the same specification and delivery schedule.
Tungsten price FAQ
Do the weekly gains describe the November 4–6 change?
No. The report’s weekly gains use a different time window. Matching table entries show WC powder moving from 800 to 810 RMB/kg (+1.3%) and APT from 540,000 to 550,000 RMB/ton (+1.9%) over two calendar days. Keep those calculations separate from the source’s weekly description.
Related carbide tooling
Sources and earlier tungsten price analysis
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