Neodymium prices in China are expected to be weakened through June as the light rare earth market moved deeper into its seasonal slowdown. Demand for Neodymium softened as new orders declined across sectors such as new energy vehicles, wind power, industrial motors, and consumer electronics. Magnet manufacturers kept operating rates low and avoided building inventory, leading to reduced trading activity and firmer buyer resistance. At the same time, supply pressures increased as domestic oxide output rose, ore imports resumed, and previously withheld material returned to circulation, adding more Neodymium-bearing feedstock to the market. These conditions reinforced a downward trend that began in May, when sellers accelerated inventory releases and downstream buyers delayed restocking. Market sentiment remains cautious as participants watch for policy shifts, stockpiling activity, and seasonal demand recovery.
