China rare earth exports rose to highest since at least 2014 in March

Published: Apr 14, 2020 13:49

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China exported 5,551 mt of rare earths in March, the highest monthly level since at least 2014, showed data from the General Administration of Customs released on Tuesday.

SHANGHAI, Apr 14 (SMM) – China exported 5,551 mt of rare earths in March, the highest monthly level since at least 2014, showed data from the General Administration of Customs released on Tuesday.

Exports in the first three months this year totalled 11,041 mt, down 2.3% from the same period a year earlier.

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