China October rare earth exports rise 2.7 percent
China shipped 4386 metric tons of rare earths in October, marking a 2.7 percent monthly increase. Total exports for the first ten months of the year reached 48097 tons, showing an annual decline of 8.7 percent.
China shipped 4,386 metric tons of rare earths in October, marking a 2.7% rise from September. The world's largest producer recorded a 1% increase compared with October 2025 shipments of 4,343.5 tons. The monthly uptick reflects steady overseas demand for the 17 critical minerals used in electric vehicles and defense tech.
