How much tungsten does Australia produce and export?
Australia is the nullth largest producer of tungsten: 1,000 tonnes in 2025, 1.2% of the world's 85,000 tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $28.6 million in 2024, 10% of world exports of tungsten ore and concentrate (HS 261100) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Vietnam, which takes 67% of its tungsten exports by value.
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Australia's tungsten production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 tonnes | 1.2% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Australia's tungsten exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $28.6 million | 10% | 2,568 t | $11,122 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 261100 (Tungsten ores and concentrates).
Where Australia's tungsten goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Australia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $19M | 67% |
| China | $6M | 22% |
| United States | $2M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $807,439 | 2.8% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Australia tungsten: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/AUS/tungsten/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.