SMM REE Brief: February 25

Published: Feb 25, 2026 13:20

Driven by sustained price increases in the domestic Chinese market, the entire rare earth supply chain is experiencing upward pressure across the board. Post-holiday FOB prices have been adjusted as follows:

Praseodymium Oxide: USD 143-147/kg​

Neodymium Oxide: USD 172-202/kg​

Dysprosium Oxide: USD 302-352/kg​

Terbium Oxide: USD 1,147-1,237/kg​

Currently, export availability from China has further tightened, placing overseas buyers under mounting pressure.

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