China's tungsten concentrate imports hit a record high in June 2026

Published: Jul 20, 2026 17:28

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[Tungsten Flash] SMM July 20 news: According to customs data, China's tungsten concentrates imports in June 2026 rose 56.6% MoM and 49.9% YoY to 3,227 mt, a record monthly high. The main sources of imports in June were Kazakhstan, Myanmar, North Korea and other countries/regions.

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