China's July rare earth exports down 29.5% yr/yr, customs data shows
XLB•July rare earth exports fall sharply
China's exports of rare earths in July tumbled 29.5% from a year earlier to 4,224 metric tons, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Friday.
Seven-month exports remain lower year on year
In the first seven months of 2026, exports of the group of 17 minerals from the world's largest producer slipped 10% from the prior year to 34,706 tons, the customs data showed.
