Dublin, Jan. 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Tungsten - Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Tungsten in Metric Tons by the following End-Use Segments:

  • Hardmetals/Cement Carbides
  • Steels
  • Superalloys & Wear-Resistant Alloys
  • Mill Products
  • Others

The report profiles 49 companies including many key and niche players such as:

  • A.L.M.T. Corp.
  • Allegheny Technologies Incorporated
  • Almonty Industries Inc.
  • Betek GmbH & Co. KG
  • Buffalo Tungsten Inc.
  • China Minmetals Non-Ferrous Metals Co., Ltd.
  • China Molybdenum Co., Ltd.
  • Chongyi Zhangyuan Tungsten Co., Ltd
  • Guangdong XiangLu Tungsten Co. Ltd.
  • H.C. Starck GmbH
  • International Metalworking Companies
  • Jiangxi Tungsten Holding Group Co., Ltd.
  • Kennametal, Inc.
  • Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.
  • Ormonde Mining plc
  • Plansee Group
  • QuesTek Innovations, LLC
  • Sandvik Group
  • Umicore N.V.
  • Wolf Minerals Limited
  • WOLFRAM Company JSC
  • Xiamen Tungsten Co., Ltd.

Key Topics Covered:

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS Hard Metals/Cemented Carbides Steels, Superalloys & Wear-Resistant Alloys Mill Products Others 2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Tungsten: The Steel-Gray Strategic Raw Metal with Remarkable Qualities Superior Melting Point, Hardness, Density, and Tensile Strength Drive Widespread Demand across Wide Ranging Applications Select Applications of Tungsten by End-Use Segment: A Snapshot Tungsten Production and Consumption Worldwide China: Largest Tungsten Producing and Consuming Country in the World Other Major Tungsten Producing Countries in the World New & Upcoming Mining Projects to Augment Mine Production Global Market Outlook Continued Recovery in Global GDP & Manufacturing PMI Signals Optimistic Market Outlook 3. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS Expanding Application Areas for Tungsten with its Unique Properties Drive Healthy Growth in Demand Rising Focus on New & Efficient Aerospace Manufacturing Materials Spurs Demand for Tungsten Rise in Aircraft Fleet Drive Long-term Opportunities Myriad Industrial Applications of Hardmetals/Cemented Carbide Benefit Market Expansion Techniques Used to Protect Equipment from Wear Growing Use in Electrical & Electronic Applications Propel Demand in Mill Products Nano Interconnects Using Tungsten Stable Vehicle Production Boosts Demand for Tungsten in High-Performance Mechanical Auto Parts Studded Snow Tires: A Niche Application Recovery in Oil & Gas Exploration and Development Benefit Tungsten Demand for Drilling Tools Wear Resistance, Temperature Tolerance and Anti-Corrosion Benefits Drive Tungsten Demand in Mining Tools High Tide in Production of Recycled Tungsten Tungsten as a Replacement for the Heavy and Poisonous Lead in High Density Applications Augurs Well for the Market Fall and Rise of Tungsten Prices: A Cause for Concern? 4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Tungsten: A Prelude Properties Properties of Tungsten Deposits Ores/Minerals Wolframite and Scheelite Tungstate Porous Tungsten Recovered/Reused Tungsten Mining and Refining Ammonium Paratungstate (APT) Tungsten Metal Powder Ferrotungsten Tungsten Carbide Processing of Tungsten into Wire, Rod & Sheet Pressing Presintering Full Sintering Swaging Drawing Applications Health and Environmental Aspects of Tungsten Substitutes to Tungsten Replaced in Various Applications LED Applications Brazing Ceramics Tungsten: A Historic Perspective 5. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Vertical Integration: A Key Trend in the Global Tungsten Marketplace Globally Recognized Exploration and Mining Companies Foray into Tungsten Mining despite Chinese Domination Leading Players in the Processed Tungsten Market 5.1 FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS A.L.M.T. Corp. (Japan) Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (USA) Almonty Industries Inc. (Canada) Betek GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) Buffalo Tungsten Inc. (USA) China Minmetals Non-Ferrous Metals Co., Ltd. (China) China Molybdenum Co., Ltd. (China) Chongyi Zhangyuan Tungsten Co., Ltd (China) Guangdong XiangLu Tungsten Co. Ltd. (China) H.C. Starck GmbH (Germany) International Metalworking Companies (IMC) (Israel) Jiangxi Tungsten Holding Group Co., Ltd. (China) Kennametal, Inc. (USA) Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. (Japan) Ormonde Mining plc (Ireland) Plansee Group (Austria) QuesTek Innovations, LLC (USA) Sandvik Group (Sweden) Umicore N.V. (Belgium) Wolf Minerals Limited (UK) WOLFRAM Company JSC (Russia) Xiamen Tungsten Co., Ltd. (China) 5.2 Recent Industry Activity Wolf Minerals Shuts the Drakelands Mine IFG Signs Agreement with the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan Xiamen Tungsten to Establish Tungsten Smelting Production Base Ormonde Mining Achieves Major Tungsten Project Milestone in Spain Tungsten Mining to Acquire GWR Group's Hatches Creek Tungsten Project Masan Acquires NHTCM Apollo Minerals Reopen the World's Highest Grade Tungsten Mine IRS Receives Grant for La Parrilla Tungsten and Tin Project W Resources Signs Two Major Long Term Offtake Agreements Apollo Minerals to Acquire Majority Stake in Couflens Project NMDC to Acquire Considerable Stake in Nui Phao Polymetallic Mine 6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 7. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 7.1 The United States A. Market Analysis Myriad Industrial Applications Drive Tungsten Consumption Wear Resistance Features Augment Tungsten Carbide Demand Tungsten Remains Preferred Material for Alloy Steels Various Benefits Offered by Tungsten Alloys Drive Market Adoption Tungsten Copper Alloy Gain Wider Preference Utah Mine: The Sole Producer of Tungsten in North America B. Market Analytics 7.2 CANADA Market Analysis 7.3 Japan A. Market Analysis Market Overview B. Market Analytics 7.4 Europe A. Market Analysis Favorable Demand from Transportation Application Drive Healthy Market Growth B. Market Analytics 7.4.1 FRANCE Market Analysis 7.4.2 GERMANY A. Market Analysis High Speed Spot Welding Made Easier with Copper Tungsten Electrodes B. Market Analytics 7.4.3 Italy Market Analysis 7.4.4 THE UNITED KINGDOM Market Analysis 7.4.5 RUSSIA A. Market Analysis Russia: A Prominent Producer of Tungsten B. Market Analytics 7.4.6 REST OF EUROPE Market Analysis 7.5 CHINA A. Market Analysis China: Global Leader in Tungsten Production and Consumption Production Scenario Mine Production: A Regional Perspective China's Revised Export Policy Expected to Enhance Domestic Ore Production Surging Demand for Cemented Carbide in Multiple Applications Drive Market Growth Revolution in Tungsten Nanometer Powder Production Key Challenges Hampering Market Prospects in China Competitive Landscape Summarized B. Market Analytics 7.6 ASIA-PACIFIC A. Market Analysis Increasing Infrastructure Development Drive Strong Market Growth in Asia-Pacific Vietnam Emerges as a Major Tungsten Producer New & Upcoming Mining Projects to Accelerate Market Growth B. Market Analytics 7.7 LATIN AMERICA Market Analysis 7.8 REST OF WORLD 8. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 49 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 52)

  • The United States (5)
  • Canada (7)
  • Japan (3)
  • Europe (17)
    • France (1)
    • Germany (2)
    • The United Kingdom (5)
    • Spain (1)
    • Rest of Europe (8)
  • Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (19)
  • Latin America (1)

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