China Rare Earth Exports Surge in March

Published: Apr 19, 2017 15:09 (GMT+8)

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China’s rare earth exports grew both in quantity and price in March, ChinaIOL reported.

SHANGHAI, Apr. 19 (SMM) – China’s rare earth exports grew both in quantity and price in March, ChinaIOL reported.

Customs data showed exported totaled 4,694 tonnes in March, up 8.1% from a year ago and 42.5% from February. The average export price was $8.6/kg, up 19.8% year-on-year and 40.6% month-on-month.

Exports amounted to 12,558 tonnes in Q1, up 8.3% from a year ago.
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