European APT Offers Narrow, Market Activity Slow Post-Summer Holiday

Published: Aug 27, 2026 18:06

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[SMM Tungsten Express] European APT offer ranges narrowed slightly to $2,900-3,100/mtu this week, with more lower-priced offers but limited actual transactions. High-priced deals remained near $3,100/mtu. As the summer holiday period nears its end, market activity has yet to recover noticeably, with both buyers and sellers remaining cautious. European tungsten scrap prices held steady at €90/kg or above, while Indian scrap prices also remained stable. The market is expected to remain in a narrow range in the near term, awaiting a gradual return of demand after the summer break.

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