(Tungsten) carbide prices

Started by Brian, February 17, 2026, 05:52 PM

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Brian

February 17, 2026, 05:52 PM
Had a chat with my local Mitsubishi rep today, and we got onto the topic of WC prices....

Per a quick Google search on "Ammonium Paratungstate or APT global prices historical":

"Global Ammonium Paratungstate (APT) prices surged to record highs in 2025–2026, driven by Chinese supply restrictions, jumping from ~$340/mtu in early 2025 to over $1,100/mtu by Feb 2026. Following a 2022 average of ~$342/mtu, prices experienced significant, rapid, and sustained upward pressure due to tighter export controls and mine-side shortages."

Curious to hear what folks are seeing out there.

It's interesting that I see random folks dropping by the shop (much more frequently, and boy are they stubborn) offering cash to buy whatever we've got on hand.

Zoffen

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February 17, 2026, 06:08 PM
Jokes on them. I only use HSS in my shop!
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Brian

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February 17, 2026, 06:58 PM
Quote from: Zoffen on February 17, 2026, 06:08 PMJokes on them. I only use HSS in my shop!

Keep it real! Side lock holders, too!

And don't forget-real men don't just program manually, they do it standing up at the control!
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Brian

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February 17, 2026, 08:36 PM


My Mitsubishi rep forwarded this link earlier-enjoy.
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MIL-TFP-41

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Today at 07:05 AM
Scrap prices are through the roof. We are seeing $20+/lb. Compare that to a few years ago when it was $6/lb.
You know that $50 3/8 you are using today? I've been told to expect to pay $80/$90 for that same tool by the end of the year. And 2 years ago that tool was $35.

yea tariff's!!!!!
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SuperHoneyBadger

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Today at 07:16 AM
Quote from: Brian on February 17, 2026, 08:36 PMMy Mitsubishi rep forwarded this link earlier-enjoy.

Very cool video, I have not seen that channel before, looks like a lot of great info.
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Brian

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Today at 07:52 AM
Quote from: MIL-TFP-41 on Today at 07:05 AMScrap prices are through the roof. We are seeing $20+/lb. Compare that to a few years ago when it was $6/lb.
You know that $50 3/8 you are using today? I've been told to expect to pay $80/$90 for that same tool by the end of the year. And 2 years ago that tool was $35.

yea tariff's!!!!!

Does anyone here know what percentage of a cutting tool's cost is material vs. labor input?

For that matter, how much of the recent price increases are a result of market forces vs. tariff-related effects?
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