The Tungsten Supply Chain Challenge: Data and Industry Response

The global geological exploration industry is currently facing an unprecedented challenge in its supply chain. Comprehensive market data through November 2025 reveals dramatic, sustained increases in tungsten raw material costs that directly impact drilling operations worldwide. The price surge across the tungsten product spectrum is both substantial and persistent, creating significant pressure on drill bit manufacturers and their clients.

Detailed Tungsten Product Analysis (vs. 2024 Average Prices):

Black Tungsten Concentrate (65%): +137.23% vs 2024 average

Scheelite Concentrate (65%): +138.41% compared to the 2024 average price

Ammonium Paratungstate (APT): +137.67% vs 2024 average

Tungsten Powder: +152.86% vs 2024 average

Carbide Tungsten Powder: +146.86% vs 2024 average

70% Ferrotungsten: +115.79% compared to the 2024 average price

According to the report, such drastic price fluctuations have posed significant challenges to maintaining quality standards and cost-effectiveness in drill bit manufacturing.【1】

Despite market fluctuations, ROCKCODE remains committed to using high-quality materials and continues to source from trusted suppliers such as Kennametal Inc and Sandvik. ROCKCODE is committed not to compromising product quality or passing all costs onto customers, but rather to absorbing some of the increased costs while maintaining strict quality control. This ensures stable product performance and reliability, delivering greater long-term value to customers by extending service life and improving operational stability.

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