Market date: November 6, 2026. This is an archived market reference, not a live quotation feed. Ask for a current, specification-based offer before placing a tool order.
China’s tungsten market ended the week on a firm note. For cutting-tool buyers, the most directly relevant figures in Chinatungsten’s November 6 report are tungsten powder at RMB 820–850/kg and tungsten carbide powder at RMB 790–810/kg. These are reported raw-material indications, not finished carbide-tool quotations.
This update summarizes the dated market report and explains how to use it when comparing purchasing requirements for carbide end mills, drills and reamers.
Tungsten prices on November 6, 2026
| Material | Reported price indication | Unit and qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Tungsten concentrate, WO₃ ≥55% | Approaching RMB 370,000 | Per standard ton; not an exact transaction price |
| Ammonium paratungstate (APT) | Around RMB 550,000 | Per metric ton |
| Tungsten powder | Approximately RMB 820–850 | Per kilogram |
| Tungsten carbide powder | Approximately RMB 790–810 | Per kilogram |
Source: Chinatungsten, “Price of Tungsten on Nov. 06 2026”. Prices retain the source’s units and approximate wording. The article text does not specify a consistent VAT or delivery basis for these figures.
What supported the tungsten market?
Chinatungsten reported weekly gains of more than 7% for concentrate and more than 5% for tungsten powder and scrap carbide rods. It attributed firm sentiment to mine auction results, guidance prices and raw-material costs. Downstream purchasing remained cautious and largely tied to immediate requirements. Read the source report.
How to read the price units correctly
The table contains different products and pricing units. Do not compare a concentrate quotation per standard ton directly with a powder quotation per kilogram. Concentrate grade and settlement basis matter, and the source does not provide enough detail to calculate an equivalent price for contained tungsten across all four rows.
Even the two powder ranges should be kept separate in a purchasing record. Tungsten powder and tungsten carbide powder are different product descriptions. A supplier’s actual offer also needs the grade, specification, quantity and commercial terms before it becomes comparable with another offer.
For internal records, label these figures “market reference: November 6, 2026.” Keep the supplier’s quotation date and validity period in separate fields. This prevents an older reference from being mistaken for a current executable price.
What does this mean for carbide cutting-tool buyers?
For KYTOOLS customers, this report is useful background for a quotation discussion. It does not establish a percentage increase for a particular finished tool.
A finished-tool comparison needs the same drawing and requirements on both sides. A change in cutting diameter, working length, corner radius, coating or inspection scope can change the quoted product itself. Comparing only the price per piece can hide those differences.
Keep raw-material monitoring separate from tool qualification. If an alternative tool is proposed, review the application, dimensions and acceptance requirements before treating it as a like-for-like replacement. A lower quotation is useful only when it covers the tool and result your operation needs.
Explore the relevant range before requesting a quotation:
- Carbide end mills: identify the workpiece material, cutting profile and required reach.
- Carbide drills: specify the hole diameter, depth, entry condition and coolant delivery.
- Carbide reamers: include the final hole tolerance and prepared-hole condition.
- Custom cutting tools: provide the drawing revision and critical profile dimensions.
Checklist for comparing supplier quotations
| Check | Information to record | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Product specification | Drawing revision, tool geometry and material requirements | Establishes whether the offers cover the same item |
| Quantity | Pieces per size and total order quantity | Separates size-level pricing from order-level assumptions |
| Included services | Coating, inspection reports, marking and packaging | Makes differences in scope visible |
| Price basis | Currency, tax treatment, freight and delivery terms | Prevents unlike commercial offers from being compared directly |
| Timing | Quote date, expiry and proposed delivery schedule | Shows which offer can support the planned order |
| Acceptance | Dimensional checks and any application trial | Connects the purchase to measurable requirements |
For an ongoing requirement, retain the accepted quotation alongside the tool drawing. When you request a repeat order, identify what has changed: quantity, workpiece material, tool configuration or delivery schedule. That gives the supplier a clear basis for explaining a revised offer.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one tungsten price per kilogram?
No single figure describes all tungsten products. This report separates concentrate, APT, tungsten powder and tungsten carbide powder. Use the product specification and the original pricing unit when recording or comparing a quotation.
Are these KYTOOLS selling prices?
No. The table is an attributed market reference. A KYTOOLS quotation applies to a defined cutting tool, order quantity and agreed commercial terms.
Does this report predict the next price move?
No. It describes a dated market assessment. It is not a confirmed future price or a guarantee that a supplier will maintain an offer. Ask for quotation validity and delivery terms for the actual purchase you are considering.
Request a carbide-tool quotation
Send your drawing or tool reference, workpiece material, dimensions, quantity and delivery destination. Include any coating, inspection or sample-evaluation requirements so the quotation can address the complete order.