US Tungsten Carbide Scrap Prices Retreat After Mid-March Spike

Tungsten Carbide Scrap US tungsten carbide scrap prices retreated from a sharp mid-March peak after processors released more material into the spot market and buyers pushed back on record-high offers. Although month-end prices for inserts and rounds still finished above February levels, the sudden correction highlighted growing concern over inventory risk, weak affordability, and wider volatility across the tungsten market. Spot Selling Triggers Fast Price Correction US tungsten carbide inserts and rounds were assessed at $55-60/lb fob processor on 31 March, up 14% and 16% from February, respe...