Key Takeaways
- Global tungsten mine production in 2022 reached 77,000 metric tons, with China contributing 64,000 metric tons or 83% of the total.
- China's tungsten concentrate output in 2022 was approximately 67,000 metric tons, dominating the supply chain.
- Vietnam produced 3,400 metric tons of tungsten concentrates in 2022, ranking second globally.
- Global identified tungsten resources stand at 5.8 million metric tons of WO3.
- China's tungsten reserves are estimated at 1.9 million metric tons of WO3, 33% of world total.
- Vietnam holds 52,000 metric tons of tungsten reserves as of 2022.
- World tungsten apparent consumption in 2022 was 91,000 metric tons.
- China consumed 59,000 metric tons of tungsten in 2022, 65% of global demand.
- EU tungsten consumption reached 12,000 metric tons in 2022 for tooling.
- Global average tungsten APT price in 2022 was $280 per mtu.
- Chinese tungsten concentrate 65% min price peaked at RMB 165,000/mt in March 2022.
- US tungsten powder price averaged $45.50 per kg in December 2022.
- China exported 5,200 metric tons of tungsten products in 2022, down 10% YoY.
- Vietnam tungsten exports totaled 4,800 metric tons in 2022, mainly to China.
- EU imported 11,000 metric tons of tungsten ores and concentrates in 2022.
China dominates global tungsten production and consumption, but other nations are developing their own resources.
Applications and Uses
Applications and Uses Interpretation
Consumption and Demand
Consumption and Demand Interpretation
Price Trends
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Production Statistics
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Reserves and Mining
Reserves and Mining Interpretation
Trade and Exports
Trade and Exports Interpretation
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