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Tungsten Price: Across North America, APAC, and Europe

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The global tungsten market continues to reflect the complex interplay of supply constraints, geopolitical developments, industrial demand cycles, and regional policy decisions. As a critical material used in cutting tools, aerospace components, electronics, and defense applications, tungsten remains strategically important across major economies. However, recent movements in the Tungsten Price Index across North America, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, and Europe highlight how uneven market fundamentals are shaping regional price trajectories. In Q3 2025, tungsten prices exhibited divergent trends. While North America and Europe experienced notable quarter-over-quarter declines due to softening demand and inventory adjustments, APAC—particularly Vietnam—saw a sharp increase driven by supply-side disruptions linked to Chinese export restrictions. This article examines these developments in detail, analyzing the underlying drivers and their implications for the global tungsten value chai...

Global Plywood Price: Regional Signals, Market Forces

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The global plywood market has entered a period of divergence, with pricing trends reflecting localized economic pressures, supply-chain conditions, trade policy impacts, and shifts in construction and manufacturing demand. While some regions are experiencing pronounced price softening driven by weakening consumption and excess inventories, others are seeing moderate price increases due to logistical constraints or regulatory influences. This article examines recent plywood price movements across North America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Europe, and South America, analyzing the key drivers shaping these trends and their implications for producers, exporters, and downstream industries. Track Real-Time Plywood Price: -  https://www.chemanalyst.com/Pricing-data/plywood-1657 North America: Broad-Based Price Weakness Amid Cooling Demand In North America, the plywood market showed clear signs of softening during the third quarter, particularly in the United States. According to the...