Rare earth market update on December 8, 2025
On Monday, domestic rare earth prices overall showed a weak downward trend, mainly attributed to low downstream demand and insufficient confidence among suppliers to raise prices. Today, praseodymium-neodymium metal, terbium oxide, and dysprosium-iron alloy prices decreased by approximately RMB 5,000/ton, RMB 10,000/ton, and RMB 20,000/ton respectively. According to CTIA GROUP LTD, insufficient downstream inquiry and procurement enthusiasm, weakening production cost support, and gradual exhaustion of previous bullish factors have led to obstacles for raw material suppliers in raising prices and difficulty for product prices to move upward.
On the news front, on December 4, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference. A reporter asked: The European Chamber of Commerce in China released a flash survey on Monday, in which most surveyed companies stated that they have been affected by China’s rare earth export controls, including increased costs and extended delivery cycles. The Chamber called for the establishment of a general licensing mechanism to provide stability and predictability for enterprises. What is the Ministry of Commerce’s response? Is it discussing the application of a general licensing system? Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong replied: The Chinese government carries out export controls on relevant rare earth items in accordance with laws and regulations. As far as I know, as long as they are compliant export applications for civilian uses, the Chinese government has approved them in a timely manner. At the same time, the Chinese government actively applies facilitation measures such as general licenses to promote compliant trade in dual-use items and effectively safeguard the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains.
Price of rare earth products on December 8, 2025
Images of neodymium oxide
