China’s Rare-Earth Magnet Exports to the U.S. Snap Back | Metals Mine

  • China’s Rare-Earth Magnet Exports to the U.S. Snap Back

    From oilprice.com

    China’s shipments of rare-earth permanent magnets snapped back in July, signaling a return toward pre-curb trade flows even as the West doubles down on alternative supply. Overall magnet exports hit a six-month high of 5,577 metric tons in July—up ~75% month-on-month and 5.7% year-on-year—after Beijing agreed to normalize sales as part of a trade truce with Washington and Europe. Shipments to the U.S. climbed ~76% m/m to 619 tons, recovering from a May low of just 46 tons during the height of the tit-for-tat restrictions. Germany remained the top destination at 1,116 tons (+46% m/m). Year-to-date (Jan–Jul), ... (full story)

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