How much tungsten does China produce and export?
China is the largest producer of tungsten: 67,000 tonnes in 2025, 79% of the world's 85,000 tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $3.1 million in 2024, 1.1% of world exports of tungsten ore and concentrate (HS 261100) (CEPII BACI).
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China's tungsten production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67,000 tonnes | 79% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
China's tungsten exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.1 million | 1.1% | 126 t | $24,749 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 261100 (Tungsten ores and concentrates).
China as a buyer of tungsten
China imported $134.8 million of tungsten ore and concentrate (HS 261100) in 2024, 49% of world imports, ranked #1. Largest sources: North Korea (23%), Myanmar (22%), Rwanda (13%), Russia (12%), Bolivia (8.3%).
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