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Tungsten - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 453 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 4721456

Global Tungsten Market to Reach 175.1 Thousand Metric Tons by 2030

The global market for Tungsten estimated at 126.2 Thousand Metric Tons in the year 2023, is projected to reach 175.1 Thousand Metric Tons by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

Hard Metals / Cement Carbides, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 4.3% CAGR and reach 98.9 Thousand Metric Tons by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Steels, Superalloys, & Wear-resistant Alloys segment is estimated at 4% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at 13.4 Thousand Metric Tons, While China is Forecast to Grow at 4.8% CAGR

The Tungsten market in the U.S. is estimated at 13.4 Thousand Metric Tons in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of 105.8 Thousand Metric Tons by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 4.8% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 3% and 3.7% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 2.9% CAGR.

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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 119 Featured)

  • A.L.M.T. Corp.
  • Allegheny Technologies Inc.
  • Almonty Industries Inc.
  • Betek GmbH & Co. KG
  • Buffalo Tungsten Inc.
  • China Molybdenum Co., Ltd.
  • Chongyi Zhangyuan Tungsten Co., Ltd
  • H.C. Starck GmbH
  • International Metalworking Companies (IMC)
  • Kennametal, Inc.
  • Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.
  • Plansee Group
  • Sandvik AB
  • Umicore N.V.
  • Xiamen Tungsten Co., Ltd.

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Global Market Prospects & Outlook
  • Established Image as a Rare Metal with Everyday Value to Sustain Long-Term Demand for Tungsten
  • Tungsten Enjoys Spotlight as Crucial, Go-To Material for High-Tech Applications
  • Global Economic Update
  • Competitive Landscape
  • Tungsten - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2022 (E)
  • Processed Tungsten Market: Chinese Vendors Maintain Edge
  • Vertical Integration: A Key Trend in the Global Tungsten Marketplace
  • World Renowned Recognized Mining & Metal Companies Foray into Tungsten Mining Despite Chinese Domination
  • Supply Concerns Highlights Pressing Need for New Tungsten Production Sources
  • Tungsten: Product Overview
  • Properties of Tungsten
  • Ores/Minerals of Tungsten
  • Mining, Refining and Processing of Tungsten
  • Health & Environmental Aspects of Tungsten
  • Substitutes to Tungsten
  • Tungsten: A Historic Perspective
  • Tungsten Pricing Scenario
  • Ammonium Paratungstate (APT) Price Trends in $/MTU: 2019-2023E
  • Analysis by Application Type
  • Hardmetals/Cement Carbides: Largest Application Segment
  • Tungsten Remains Highly Relevant in Steels, Superalloys, & Wear-Resistant Alloys
  • Mill Products Emerge as Fastest Growing Application Segment
  • China, Demonstrating Undisputed Dominance in the World Tungsten Industry, to Remain the Core Regional Market
  • World Tungsten Production Scenario
  • Global Tungsten Production (in Metric Tons) by Country for 2021 and 2022
  • World Tungsten Reserves (in Metric Tons) by Country (2022)
  • Major Tungsten Producing Countries Worldwide
  • As a Vital Raw Material for the Connected Economy, Tungsten Supply Remains a Key Concern
  • Vietnam Emerges as a Promising Country for STable Tungsten Supply
  • A Note on New & Upcoming Tungsten Mining Projects
  • Select Development Stage Tungsten Mines
  • Reopening of Sangdong Mines in South Korea Offers Hope of Reducing Over-Dependence on China for Supply of the Critical Mineral
  • Emphasis on Tungsten Scrap Recycling Elevates Overall Production Volumes
  • Global Tungsten Market by Source: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments for Mined Tungsten and Recycled Tungsten for 2012, 2018 & 2022 (E)
  • World Brands
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Unique Techno Functional Attributes to Maintain Tungsten’s Relevance in a Gamut of Established & New Applications
  • Tungsten Offers Significant Benefits in Developing Robotic Arms and Surgical Robots
  • Drilling, Boring & Cutting Equipment: Key End-Use Segment
  • Robust Opportunities for Tungsten Drilling, Boring & Cutting Equipment in Industrial Machine Tools Vertical
  • Mining Sector to Further Leverage Exceptional Drilling & Boring Features of Tungsten Mining Tools
  • Rise in Drilling Activity to Benefit Tungsten Demand
  • World Average Rig Count: 2015 - 2023E
  • Global Daily Crude Oil Demand in Million Barrels for the Years 2018 through 2023
  • Global Upstream CAPEX by Oil Producers (In US$ Billion) for Years 2023, 2025, 2027, 2029 and 2031
  • Recovery in Automotive Industry to Present Growth Opportunities for Tungsten Automotive Parts
  • EXHIBIT : Global Light Vehicle Production (In Million Units) for Years 2019 through 2025
  • Recent Surge in EV Sales to Bolster Tungsten Demand Globally
  • World EVs Sales by Region in Units for Years 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2026
  • Why New Tungsten Production Sources are Critical to Meet Surging EV Demand
  • Encouraging Recovery of the Aerospace Industry to Spur Opportunities and Rising Focus on New & Efficient Aerospace Components to Fuel Future Demand for Tungsten
  • Global Commercial Airline Revenues (in US$ Billion) for the Years 2010. 2015, 2020, and 2025
  • Increased Military Tensions and Rise in Defense Spending to Boost Demand for Tungsten
  • US Navy Explores New Approaches to Make Thoriated Tungsten Wire for Microwave Vacuum Tubes
  • Tungsten to Gain from Critical Importance of Electrical & Electronic Systems in Consumer & Commercial Markets
  • Tungsten as a Replacement for the Heavy & Poisonous Lead in High-Density Applications Augurs Well for Future Growth
  • Tungsten Demand Likely to Perk Up in Chemical Industry
  • Additive Manufacturing Makes Tungsten a Compelling Option to Create Prototypes
  • 3D Printing Techniques for Tungsten & Tungsten Composites
  • Advanced 3D Printing Technique to Improve Properties of High-Temperature Tungsten & Alloys
  • Additive Manufacturing Steps In to Generate Novel Opportunities for Tungsten in Healthcare Sector
  • Zirconiated Tungsten: Effective Option to Weld Metals with High Melting Point
  • Tungsten Wire Market: Rising Demand from Downstream Market to Bolster Growth
  • Global Tungsten Wire Market by Application (%) for 2022 (E)
  • Cemented Tungsten Carbide Market Poised to Witness Strong Growth
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Tungsten Market Analysis of Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tungsten by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Tungsten by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Tungsten by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hard Metals / Cement Carbides by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Hard Metals / Cement Carbides by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Hard Metals / Cement Carbides by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Steels, Superalloys, & Wear-Resistant Alloys by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Steels, Superalloys, & Wear-Resistant Alloys by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Steels, Superalloys, & Wear-Resistant Alloys by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Mill Products by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Mill Products by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Mill Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Drilling, Boring & Cutting Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for Drilling, Boring & Cutting Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 16-Year Perspective for Drilling, Boring & Cutting Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Parts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Automotive Parts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 16-Year Perspective for Automotive Parts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace Components by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Aerospace Components by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 16-Year Perspective for Aerospace Components by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Logging Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Logging Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 16-Year Perspective for Logging Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrical & Electronics Appliances by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World Historic Review for Electrical & Electronics Appliances by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: World 16-Year Perspective for Electrical & Electronics Appliances by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: World Historic Review for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 34: World 16-Year Perspective for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Tungsten Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
  • Myriad Industrial Applications to Drive Long-term Tungsten Demand
  • Wear Resistance Features Augment Tungsten Carbide Demand
CANADA
  • Tungsten Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Canada for 2022 (E)
JAPAN
  • Tungsten Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
CHINA
  • Tungsten Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
  • Chinese Tungsten Market: An Overview
  • Remaining at Helm of Global Supply, China Exercises Critical Control over Tungsten
  • Global Leader in Tungsten Production and Consumption
  • Production Scenario
  • Mine Production: A Regional Perspective
  • Tungsten Reserves in China by Province (2020): Percentage Breakdown of Reserves for Fujian, Henan, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Others
  • Rising Prices and Cost of Production in Tungsten Market
  • Surging Demand for Cemented Carbide in Multiple Applications to Drive Market Growth
  • Key Challenges Hampering Market Prospects in China
  • Competition
EUROPE
  • Tungsten Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
  • Favorable Demand from Automotive Parts Manufacturing to Drive Market Growth
  • High Speed Spot Welding Made Easier with Copper Tungsten Electrodes
  • Russia: A Prominent Producer of Tungsten
FRANCEGERMANYITALYUNITED KINGDOMRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Tungsten Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
  • Increasing Infrastructure Development Drive Strong Market Growth in Asia-Pacific
  • Vietnam Emerges as a Major Tungsten Producer
  • New Mining Projects to Accelerate Market Growth
  • Select Development Stage Tungsten Mines in Asia-Pacific (Outside China)
LATIN AMERICA
  • Tungsten Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
REST OF WORLDIV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • A.L.M.T. Corp.
  • Allegheny Technologies Inc.
  • Almonty Industries Inc.
  • Betek GmbH & Co. KG
  • Buffalo Tungsten Inc.
  • China Molybdenum Co., Ltd.
  • Chongyi Zhangyuan Tungsten Co., Ltd
  • H.C. Starck GmbH
  • International Metalworking Companies (IMC)
  • Kennametal, Inc.
  • Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.
  • Plansee Group
  • Sandvik AB
  • Umicore N.V.
  • Xiamen Tungsten Co., Ltd.