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China's Rare Earth Export Controls: Data as of October 2025
Official data shows that in October, China's overall rare earth exports experienced mixed results but were mostly stable. Rare earth magnet exports continued to grow year-on-year, underscoring the continued and complex reliance of global supply chains on Chinese rare earth processing power.
China's Rare Earth Export Controls: September Exports Dip, but High-Value Magnet Sales Remain Strong
China’s rare earth exports dipped modestly in September while sales of high‑value magnets, which are vital to everything from electric cars to fighter jets, remained strong, with the exception of exports to the U.S. This underscores Beijing's grip over the market for some of the
China's Rare Earth Export Controls: Exports Continue to Grow in July
July data from China's customs agency shows a significant rebound in the country's exports of rare earths and derivative products, but tensions over its export controls on these products remain.
Beijing's Gallium and Germanium Gambit: Export Volumes Dip, Global Flows Shift
Data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) indicates that the export control measures implemented by Beijing on gallium and germanium have reduced China's overall exports of the two minerals, with a stark divergence among importing nations. Exports to the U.S. experienced an initial hit
Chinese Trade Shifts More Toward Emerging Markets
Chinese trade officials from the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) noted that trade with emerging markets now constitutes 65.5% of the nation's total trade, occurring amidst ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. and other developed economies. Year-to-date figures underscore this pivot, with trade volumes with key partners
U.S. Soybean Farmers Urge President to Secure China Deal Amid Plummeting Exports
The American Soybean Association (ASA) has petitioned the White House for a trade deal with China, advocating for the removal of existing tariffs and the inclusion of soybean purchase commitments. The appeal comes as customs data reveals a sharp decline in U.S. agricultural exports to China, highlighting the mounting
China's Rare Earth Controls: Exports See Partial Rebound After London Meeting
China's rare earth export controls, implemented in April, caused an initial dip in its exports, but a recent analysis of monthly data indicates a partial rebound in June. This uptick follows trade talks between the U.S. and China, where the controls were a central point of discussion.