European Tungsten Scrap Market Stabilizes, Indian Prices Decline Again

Published: Mar 26, 2026 17:33
[SMM Tungsten Express] As of March 26, European tungsten scrap market stabilized after minor declines. European scrap carbide blades at €125-135/kg, averaging €130/kg, down €5 from last week; scrap drill tips at €135/kg. Indian scrap market softened for a second week, with FOB drill tips at $140-150/kg and carbide blades at $130-140/kg, down 6.8% from last week.

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