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Tungsten prices rally as China limits exports

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11 August 2026

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Advanced Materials

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Europe

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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

China has limited tungsten exports, causing a rally in tungsten prices. Europe relies heavily on China for tungsten but companies like Austria's Plansee are mitigating this dependency through recycling and alternative supply chains.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Advanced Materials.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Europe’s tungsten supply is under direct pressure from China’s export limits, forcing you to seek alternative sources or boost recycling to avoid cost shocks. This shift opens space for suppliers outside China to gain market share rapidly.

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