Ammonium Paratungstate Production Increased Slightly MoM in March, Market Demand Remained Weak, Affecting Growth [SMM Analysis]

Published: Mar 28, 2025 21:15

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【SMM Analysis: APT Production Increases Slightly MoM in March, Low Market Demand Affects Growth】Recently, according to SMM data, the production of ammonium paratungstate (APT) in March increased by approximately 3% MoM. This growth indicates that, despite facing numerous challenges, the APT production sector has managed to maintain a positive growth trend. However, under the overall market stagnation, the increase in production did not meet industry expectations.

SMM March 28 News: According to SMM data, the production of ammonium paratungstate (APT) in March increased by approximately 3% MoM, indicating that the APT production sector has managed to maintain positive growth despite numerous challenges. However, against the backdrop of a stagnant overall market, the growth in production did not meet industry expectations.

It is understood that the tungsten market was in a stalemate in March, primarily due to tight raw material supply. Smelters generally faced shortages of raw materials, which constrained production activities to some extent. Additionally, downstream demand remained sluggish during the month, with spot orders being scarce, further intensifying the operational pressure on smelters. In this context, smelters had to shift their production focus to long-term contracts to stabilize operations, resulting in a relatively low growth rate in overall production.

As an important intermediate product in the tungsten industry chain, the production and market dynamics of APT serve as a barometer for the entire industry. The MoM growth in production in March, while reflecting the industry's resilience, also highlighted the constraints imposed by weak market demand on industrial development.

Looking ahead to April, with the gradual recovery of downstream market demand, industry analysts predict that just-in-time procurement is expected to increase, which may provide some growth potential for APT production. However, given the overall limited demand, the growth in production is expected to remain mild, without a significant surge.

In this context, APT producers need to closely monitor market dynamics and flexibly adjust production strategies to adapt to the ever-changing market demand. At the same time, the industry should strengthen collaboration to jointly address fluctuations in raw material supply and market demand, promoting the healthy development of the entire tungsten industry chain.

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