Tungsten Carbide Price Trend: October 12, 2026 Update

WC powder at RMB 750–780/kg on October 12: a dated tungsten market reference with source charts and practical guidance for carbide tool quotations.

The tungsten carbide price trend remained weak in China on October 12, 2026. Chinatungsten Online reported WC powder at RMB 750,000–780,000 per metric ton, equivalent to RMB 750–780/kg. This update explains the reported price ranges, the upstream tungsten chart and what purchasing teams should check when requesting carbide drill and end mill quotations.

Tungsten carbide price per kg: October 12 market reference

Keep the narrative ranges separate from the individual indications in the image. For example, the table lists 99.8% WC powder with a 2–10 μm particle specification at RMB 780/kg. A standard ton, a metric ton, USD/mtu and USD/kg W describe different quotation bases; their numerical values cannot be compared directly. The image does not identify the comparison period behind its downward arrows, so they should not be presented as weekly changes. Confirm grade, tax, delivery and quote validity with the supplier.

How the tungsten price trend changed during 2026

The source chart shows a sharp rise into March followed by a substantial retreat. It labels APT at RMB 1,520,000/ton on March 12 and RMB 520,000/ton on October 12, a calculated decline of approximately 65.8%. Tungsten powder moves from RMB 2,400/kg to RMB 810/kg at those labeled dates, a calculated fall of approximately 66.3%. These are upstream benchmarks: the chart does not plot tungsten carbide powder, so neither percentage is a WC-specific peak-to-current decline.

Why lower tungsten prices may take time to reach tool quotations

The report describes cautious downstream purchasing alongside production cuts in smelting and powder processing. KYTOOLS purchasing interpretation: weaker powder indications can justify requesting a fresh quote, but the timing of a finished-tool price adjustment also depends on the supplier’s existing blanks and production orders. Carbide grade, cobalt content, blank dimensions, grinding, coating and inspection all affect the final offer. A powder quotation is not a cemented carbide rod or finished cutting-tool quotation.

China and Europe: compare quotation bases first

The source reports European APT in USD/mtu and European ferrotungsten in USD/kg of contained tungsten. Compare offers only after aligning material specification, currency, unit, delivery location and commercial terms. Regional quotations can move differently, and a European APT indication cannot establish the purchase price of WC powder or carbide tools in China.

What carbide tooling buyers should monitor next

• Request the same carbide grade, diameter, geometry, coating and inspection scope from each supplier.
• Ask whether the offer uses existing stock or newly produced blanks, and confirm the delivery schedule.
• Purchase against confirmed production needs and review quotations at agreed intervals; the October 12 report does not establish a market bottom.
• Track WC powder and APT alongside actual tool offers, then compare cost per accepted part.

Tungsten carbide price FAQ

What was the tungsten carbide powder price on October 12, 2026?

The source narrative reports RMB 750–780/kg in China. Its accompanying table lists a RMB 780/kg indication for 99.8% WC powder, 2–10 μm. These are dated market references, not a current executable offer.

Will carbide drill and end mill prices fall by the same percentage?

A matching reduction cannot be inferred from powder prices. Ask for a quotation for the same tool specification and quantity, including coating, inspection and delivery terms.