(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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