【SMM Rare Earth Morning Meeting Summary】Rare earth quotations slightly increased, with few actual transactions in the market

Published: Apr 28, 2025 09:05

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[SMM Rare Earth Morning Meeting Summary: Rare Earth Quotations Increase Slightly, with Few Actual Market Transactions] Yesterday, the price of Pr-Nd oxide increased slightly, but overall, the fluctuation range was relatively small. Some industry participants still held a pessimistic view of the market outlook. However, suppliers maintained firm quotations, and it was difficult to find low-priced goods in the market. Overall, the actual trading volume in the market was relatively small.

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SMM News on April 28:

Rare Earth Ores

Prices: The price of rare earth carbonate is approximately 33,100 yuan/mt, monazite is around 40,800 yuan/mt, and the standard price of medium-yttrium, europium-rich ore is about 180,000 yuan/mt.

Supply and Demand: Currently, the overall prices of rare earth ores are relatively stable. Both upstream and downstream players are adopting a wait-and-see attitude, and market purchases are not active.

Rare Earth Oxides

Prices: The quotation range for Pr-Nd oxide is approximately 410,000-411,000 yuan/mt. The mainstream quotation range for dysprosium oxide is 1.6-1.62 million yuan/mt, and the quotation for terbium oxide has been adjusted to around 6.72-6.8 million yuan/mt.

Supply and Demand: Yesterday, the price of Pr-Nd oxide increased slightly, but overall, the fluctuation range was relatively small. Some industry players still hold a pessimistic view of the future market. However, suppliers are maintaining firm quotations, and it is difficult to find low-priced goods in the market. Overall, the actual trading volume in the market is low.

Rare Earth Metals

Prices: The mainstream quotation range for Pr-Nd alloy is 498,000-502,000 yuan/mt. The quotation for dysprosium-iron alloy is approximately 1.58-1.6 million yuan/mt, and the quotation for terbium metal is around 8.35-8.45 million yuan/mt.

Supply and Demand: In terms of metals, metal manufacturers adjust their quotations in line with oxides. Overall, the price of Pr-Nd alloy is relatively stable, but the prices of medium-heavy rare earth metals remain weak. The situation of poor downstream orders still exists and has not significantly improved.

NdFeB Blanks

Prices: The price of NdFeB blank N38 (Ce) is reported at 133-143 yuan/kg; the price of NdFeB blank 40M is reported at 179-189 yuan/kg; the price of NdFeB blank 40H is reported at 183-193 yuan/kg; and the price of NdFeB blank 45SH (Ce) is reported at 233-253 yuan/kg.

Supply and Demand: Last week, due to the dual impact of weak end-use demand and the continuous decline in Pr-Nd alloy prices, magnetic material manufacturers received poor orders, and market trading sentiment was low. Most magnetic material manufacturers still adopted a purchasing strategy based on demand, mainly focusing on consuming inventory and waiting to see the next market trend.

NdFeB Scrap

Prices: The price of Pr-Nd recycled from NdFeB scrap is reported at 424-435 yuan/kg; the price of dysprosium recycled from NdFeB scrap is reported at 1,584-1,606 yuan/kg; and the price of terbium recycled from NdFeB scrap is reported at 5,115-5,335 yuan/kg.

Supply and Demand: Last week, the price of NdFeB scrap showed a trend towards stabilization. Affected by the poor orders of upstream magnetic material manufacturers and the slightly weak prices of downstream oxides, the market exhibited a pattern of weak supply and demand, with overall market prices reaching a low level.

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