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Molybdenum Powder Exports Decreased by 90% in the First Half of 2025 67

In the first half of 2025, China’s molybdenum product exports were 19,220.53 tons, decreased by 3.86% year-on-year. Among these, molybdenum powder exports were 11.61 tons, decreased by 91.49%; molybdenum wire exports were 158.05 tons, increased by 10.96%; ferromolybdenum exports were 3,137.65 tons, decreased by 21.32%; ammonium molybdate exports were 189.20 tons, decreased by 33.32%; and other molybdenum products exports were 116.34 tons, decreased by 12.13%.

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Ammonium Molybdate Imports Increased by 200% in the First Half of 2025 58

In the first half of 2025, China’s molybdenum product imports were 41,101.50 tons, increased by 22.19% year-on-year. Among these, molybdenum powder imports were 2.01 tons, increased by 4.08%; molybdenum wire imports were 19.79 tons, increased by 58.90%; ferromolybdenum imports were 2,821.46 tons, decreased by 28.61%; ammonium molybdate imports were 1,108.52 tons, increased by 205.45%; and other molybdenum products imports were 12.74 tons, increased by 24.01%.

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Tungsten Trioxide Exports Decreased by 75% in the First Half of 2025 66

In the first half of 2025, China’s tungsten product exports were 7,257.99 tons, decreased by 23.94% year-on-year. Among these, tungsten powder exports were 659.23 tons, decreased by 29.53%; tungsten wire exports were 191.94 tons, increased by 11.87%; tungsten carbide exports were 588.57 tons, decreased by 71.48%; ammonium paratungstate exports were 162.50 tons, decreased by 42.52%; and tungsten trioxide exports were 350.48 tons, decreased by 76.24%.

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Tungsten Trioxide Imports Decreased by 90% in the First Half of 2025 66

In the first half of 2025, China’s tungsten product imports were 8,698.06 tons, increased by 17.74% year-on-year. Among these, tungsten powder imports were 23.01 tons, increased by 46.56%; tungsten wire imports were 2,466 kilograms, decreased by 9.30%; tungsten carbide imports were 38.78 tons, decreased by 35.82%; ammonium paratungstate imports were 5 kilograms, increased by 25.00%; and tungsten trioxide imports were 6,837 kilograms, decreased by 88.83%.

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Molybdenum Market – August 8, 2025 350

Molybdenum market update on August 8, 2025 This week, the domestic molybdenum market exhibited an overall trend of volatile decline, with molybdenum concentrate prices falling to approximately 4,200 yuan per ton-unit and ferromolybdenum prices dropping to around 270,000 yuan per ton. Compared to the price surge in July, the current adjustment is more indicative of a rational correction to the previous upward trend. In July, molybdenum concentrate price increased by about 15.16%, ferromolybdenum by about 16.67%, molybdenum oxide by about…

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Rare Earth Market – August 8, 2025 97

Rare earth market update on August 8, 2025 This week, the domestic rare earth market exhibited a pattern of mixed price increases and decreases. Amid flat downstream demand and slow growth in spot supply, the negotiation atmosphere between buyers and sellers remains somewhat stagnant, resulting in low market trading activity and limited transaction volumes. However, from a long-term perspective, many industry players still hold significant expectations for the future market. Caitong Securities believes that, over the medium to long term,…

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APT and Ferrotungsten Prices Strengthen – August 8, 2025 272

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online Tungsten prices rebounded after a slight decline this week. Tungsten raw material prices dipped slightly at the start of the week, boosting some trading, before stabilizing. Following the release of guidance prices from institutions and major companies, market participants’ confidence in supporting the market further strengthened. Currently, the raw material market remains tight, with strong cost support. While some businesses are selling at low prices to alleviate financial pressure, overall supportive sentiment…

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Wolframite Concentrate Prices Firm, Scrap Tungsten Trends Vary 68

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online Tungsten prices saw a slight increase, with the upstream and downstream industry chains remaining in a stalemate. Sellers increased shipments but were generally unwilling to offer discounts, while buyers remained cautious, replenishing stocks based on demand. Overall market activity increased, with prices fluctuating within a range. Market participants awaited future developments in the supply-demand impasse and macroeconomic news. The price of 65% wolframite concentrate was quoted at RMB 196,000/ton. Limited cash-out activity…

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Molybdenum Market – August 7, 2025 76

Molybdenum market update on August 7, 2025 The overall domestic molybdenum market is showing signs of stabilizing after a decline, with a mix of bullish and bearish factors creating a somewhat stagnant negotiation atmosphere between buyers and sellers. As a result, product prices are consolidating within a reasonable range, and market order growth remains slow. Today, the prices of molybdenum concentrate, ferromolybdenum, and molybdenum powder are approximately 4,200 yuan per ton-unit, 272,000 yuan per ton, and 485 yuan per kilogram,…

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Rare Earth Market – August 7, 2025 184

Rare earth market update on August 7, 2025 The domestic rare earth market is currently in a state of gradual decline, with most product prices experiencing varying degrees of decline: praseodymium-neodymium oxide prices have decreased by approximately 5,000 yuan per ton, terbium oxide by about 20 yuan per kilogram, and erbium oxide by around 2,000 yuan per ton. This has led to limited new order volumes, and industry confidence in the subsequent market outlook appears somewhat weak. From a bullish…

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