Raw materials from China: status quo in the current export regulation jungle
The latest adjustments to Chinese export controls on gallium, germanium, rare earths and other critical metals are currently causing some confusion for market participants. TRADIUM analyses the current situation.
Gallium and germanium: China's exports fell sharply in September
Exports of technology metals fell significantly compared to the previous month. The supply situation is particularly challenging for germanium.
Exports in September: mixed development for rare earths
After a strong August, China's exports of heavy rare earths are developing differently in September: dysprosium continues to grow, terbium is weakening. The market remains highly concentrated, and the first shifts in the purchasing countries are becoming apparent.
China: Further tightening of controls for the export of rare earths
The new export rules announced on 9 October could further shake up the global value chains for critical raw materials. The exact impact on market developments remains to be seen.
USA strengthens industry - China continues to set the pace: TRADIUM market report Q3/2025
What events influenced the prices and availability of technology metals, rare earths and precious metals in the third quarter of 2025? How do our commodities experts see the developments? Our market report provides the answers.
Rare earth exports from China pick up - with one exception
More dysprosium, more rare earth magnets, only terbium is weakening. China's exports of raw and processed materials picked up again overall in August.
China's exports: germanium increases, gallium decreases
Exports of both technology metals showed clear differences in August, although germanium and gallium are being exported to fewer and fewer customer countries.
Why platinum, silver & co. can also shine in a portfolio alongside gold
Highly popular: Silver, platinum and palladium are moving further into focus in the precious metals market and offer exciting alternatives to the all-time classic gold.
Rhenium: China's boom in demand and US classification as a critical raw material
The price of rhenium has risen sharply in recent months - triggered primarily by growing demand from China.
USGS reassesses criticality of silver and rhodium
Industrial demand is picking up, stocks are falling: now is the time to re-evaluate the platinum group metal as a tangible asset.