China's rare earth export value surges 46.4% to $584.3 million despite decline in volumes
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- ✓China’s rare earth export value rose 46.4 percent to $584.3 million between January and October 2026.
- ✓Data released on November 10 showed that export volumes fell 8.7 percent during this period.
- ✓China earned more money from these shipments despite sending fewer tonnes abroad, as global demand for these metals stayed strong.
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- Indian Markets
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- Economic Times
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- India Economy
China's exports of rare earth ores and metals increased significantly in value during the January to October 2026 period. Despite the value increase, export volumes saw a decline of 8.7 percent in the same timeframe. China's export value for refined petroleum products also rose sharply, while quantities fell slightly during these months. In contrast, the export of fertilizers experienced a notable decline both in value and volume.
Beijing: China's exports of rare earth ores, metals and compounds rose 46.4 per cent in value to USD 584.3 million during January-October 2026, despite an 8.7 per cent decline in export volumes compared to the corresponding period last year, according to the latest data released by China Customs.
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