Rare earth market update on May 20, 2025

Domestic rare earth prices remain locally stable with some slight declines, primarily due to insufficient inquiry and procurement enthusiasm from downstream users and the relatively high levels of raw material spot inventory. Today, prices for praseodymium-neodymium metal, gadolinium oxide, and terbium oxide have decreased by approximately 1,000 yuan, 3,000 yuan, and 20 yuan, respectively.

Rare earth market update on May 19, 2025

At the beginning of the week, domestic rare earth prices in China showed no significant changes, with praseodymium-neodymium oxide, gadolinium oxide, and holmium oxide stabilizing at approximately 435,000 yuan/ton, 170,000 yuan/ton, and 525,000 yuan/ton, respectively.

Rare earth market update on May 16, 2025

This week, domestic rare earth prices in China exhibited a volatile upward trend.

Rare earth market update on May 15, 2025

The rare earth market in China on May 15, 2025, shows overall price stability within a reasonable range, with prices for praseodymium oxide, gadolinium oxide, holmium oxide, and dysprosium-iron alloy approximately at 450,000 yuan/ton, 172,000 yuan/ton, 525,000 yuan/ton, and 1,620,000 yuan/ton, respectively. Industry participants are currently focused on developments in the overseas rare earth market and changes in tariff policies.

Rare earth market update on May 14, 2025

The domestic rare earth market is currently exhibiting a "high price, low transaction" pattern. Influenced by tariff policy changes, a strong overseas rare earth market, and limited imports of rare earth products in China, mainstream light and heavy rare earth suppliers have significantly raised their quotes.

Rare earth market update on May 13, 2025

The domestic rare earth market in China is exhibiting a sideways trend. Amid multiple uncertainties, trading sentiment among merchants remains stagnant, lacking momentum for price increases, resulting in limited market transaction volumes.

Rare earth market update on May 12, 2025

The domestic rare earth market in China is showing a widespread upward trend, primarily due to strengthened export controls on strategic minerals like rare earths and tungsten, rising overseas rare earth prices, and limited growth in domestic spot supply.

Rare earth market update on May 9, 2025

In the first week following the May Day holiday, the domestic rare earth market in China performed relatively well, with rising prices for numerous products, increased market trading activity, and higher transaction volumes.

Rare earth market update on May 8, 2025

The domestic rare earth prices remain locally stable with slight increases in some areas, with praseodymium-neodymium metal prices rising by approximately 3,000 yuan/ton, terbium oxide by about 90 yuan/kg, and dysprosium oxide by around 20,000 yuan/ton.

According to the Baotou City Statistics Bureau, Baotou's economy achieved a strong start in Q1 2025. The city's GDP reached 109.13 billion yuan, up 7.1% year-on-year at constant prices.