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Tungsten Shortages and Price Hikes Are Impacting the Global Threaded Fastener Market

April 7, 2026 FTI 2026,  April/May

As tungsten costs surge and global supply tightens, the effects are being felt across the threaded fastener industry. From tooling manufacturers to fastener producers and distributors, companies are navigating rising costs, extended lead times and growing uncertainty around one of their most essential raw materials.

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