China Implements Export Control for Seven Categories of Medium and Heavy Rare Earth-Related Items

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On April 4, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, issued an announcement regarding the implementation of export control measures on seven categories of medium and heavy rare earth-related items, including samarium (Sm), gadolinium (Gd), terbium (Tb), dysprosium (Dy), lutetium (Lu), scandium (Sc), and yttrium (Y). These measures took effect immediately upon the announcement’s release.

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Rare Earth Market Update - April 3, 2025

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Rare earth market update on April 3, 2025

This week, the domestic rare earth market maintained a sideways trend, characterized by minimal price changes for most products and low enthusiasm among traders to engage in market activities. Specifically, the price of praseodymium-neodymium oxide rose by approximately 1,000 yuan, a 0.23% increase; terbium oxide increased by about 120 yuan, a 1.86% rise; and dysprosium oxide also saw a similar increase of around 120 yuan, up 1.86%.

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Full Chart and Commentary on the Price Trend of Rare Earth Products in China in March 2025

Price trend chart of rare earth products from January to March 2025

I. Analysis of China’s Rare Earth Price Trends in March 2025

According to China Tungsten Online, the price trends of light and heavy rare earth products in China during March 2025 showed distinct patterns.

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Rare Earth Market Update - April 2, 2025

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Rare earth market update on April 2, 2025

The domestic rare earth price as a whole show a narrow fluctuation trend.

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Rare Earth Market Update - March 31, 2025

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Rare earth market update on March 31, 2025

At the beginning of the week, the prices of domestic rare earth products were partially stable, with some rising slightly. Among them, the price of terbium oxide rose by about 70 yuan, the price of holmium oxide rose by about 3,000 yuan, and the price of dysprosium oxide rose by about 10,000 yuan.

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