Price-Watchâ„¢ provides real-time price assessments and price forecasts for Tungsten Bar across top trading regions:
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Asia Pacific Tungsten Bar Pricing Analysis
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Tungsten Bar 99.9%min Ex-Shanghai, China Domestic Prices | Weekly Price Update on Tungsten Bar Real-Time Domestic Prices in Shanghai, China |
| Tungsten Bar 99.9%min FOB Prices at Shanghai Port, China | Weekly Price Update on Tungsten Bar Real-Time Export Prices from Shanghai Port, China to Global Markets |
Tungsten Bar Price Forecasts & Market Foresight Q3 2026
Outlook: Mildly Bearish to Strongly Bearish
Confidence: High
Tungsten bar prices are expected to face significant correction during Q3 2026, pressured by weak high-density applications demand and adequate global inventory levels. China’s domestic market likely demonstrates deepest correction from reduced aerospace, military, and industrial applications procurement through July-August-September 2026.
China’s export market anticipated to show mildly bearish to bearish pressure from constrained international demand and competitive export pricing. Global supply ample from tungsten scrap recycling and ore processing at surplus capacity. Limited support is expected until demand acceleration emerges unexpectedly.
Global Tungsten Bar Market Overview by Region (July–September 2026)
| Country | Grade/ Incoterm | Outlook |
| China | Purity:99.9%min EX-Shanghai | Mildly Bearish to Strongly Bearish |
| China | Purity:99.9%min FOB Shanghai | Mildly Bearish to Bearish |
*Tungsten Bar Forecast represents an analytical assessment based on information available at the time of publication. Actual market prices may vary due to unforeseen operational, regulatory, geopolitical, or economic developments.
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What’s Included
The 3-Month Forecast (Updated Monthly)
It reflects changes in tungsten powder feedstock costs, aerospace and military demand, specialized manufacturer activity, high-density applications, energy prices, inventory levels, competitive trade flows, declining freight rates, geopolitical constraints, and industrial weakness affecting Tungsten Bar market.
The 12-Month Forecast (Published Annually)
It provides a strategic outlook based on expected capacity additions, supply-demand balances, feedstock economics, macroeconomic conditions, industrial production trends, trade policies, seasonal demand patterns, and long-term supply chain developments, supporting procurement, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Our Proprietary Hybrid Forecasting Model Evaluates:
- Feedstock & production economics
- Plant operating rates & outages
- Inventory and supply-demand balance
- Regional trade flows & freight
- Import-export dynamics
- Macroeconomic & geopolitical developments
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As geopolitical risks continue to reshape global supply chains, stay ahead of the events that drive price movements by monitoring plant shutdowns, maintenance turnarounds, force majeure events, logistics bottlenecks, trade restrictions, and operational disruptions before they impact Tungsten Bar markets.
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Tungsten Bar Price Trend Q2 2026
In Q2 2026, global Tungsten Bar prices have surged as Chinese Dual-Use Items Catalog export controls and constrained primary supply have created acute tightness across all major markets. Aerospace and defense heavy alloy demand sustained robust consumption while licensing bottlenecks limited international flows, disrupting supply chains through April and May. Environmental inspections at Chinese facilities have remained exceptionally firm throughout the quarter, adding further pressure on tight supply.
The Tungsten Bar Price Chart has captured this sharp upward trajectory during the first two months. Toward the end of the quarter, speculative position liquidations and emerging alternative sources have started easing supply pressure. The Tungsten Bar Price Index has begun reflecting correction, with June 2026 prices weakening significantly and reversing much of the earlier quarterly advance.
China: Tungsten Bar Export prices FOB Shanghai, China; Grade- Purity: 99.9%min
In Q2 2026, Tungsten Bar Price Trend in China has recorded a 12.22% increase, reflecting strong domestic demand and constrained export availability. The Tungsten Bar Price in China advanced as China’s Dual-Use Items Catalog export controls limited international supply flows during April and May. Domestic aerospace and defense manufacturing sustained robust tungsten consumption.
APT feedstock costs surged on mine supply constraints, supporting bar price floors. Environmental inspections at processing facilities limited output expansion. Inventory levels at major consuming facilities trended lower through the quarter. However, in June 2026, Tungsten Bar Prices in China have declined by 24.61%, as speculative position liquidations and improved mine supply started easing the acute tightness, with market participants noting volatile sentiment through month end.
