For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Dysprosium Prices in North America
- In United States, the Dysprosium Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven primarily by weakened downstream demand.
- In March 2026, consumer inflation reached 3.3% year-over-year, while retail sales grew 4.0%, sustaining baseline consumer consumption.
- Producer prices rose 4.0% year-over-year in March 2026, even though the Dysprosium Production Cost Trend weakened significantly.
- The manufacturing index expanded in March 2026, alongside a 0.7% year-over-year increase in industrial production output.
- A 4.3% unemployment rate and a 91.8 consumer confidence index in March 2026 supported durable goods.
- The Dysprosium Demand Outlook weakened in Q1 2026 as electric vehicle sales plummeted despite offshore wind growth.
- Cautious inventory management stabilized procurement volumes in Q1 2026, while domestic rare earth production stabilized supply.
- The United States tightened control over domestic rare earth supply chains ahead of defense bans in Q1 2026.
- The Dysprosium Price Forecast indicated continued pressure in Q1 2026 due to subdued magnet manufacturer restocking.
Why did the price of Dysprosium change in March 2026 in North America?
- Electric vehicle sales plummeted in Q1 2026, significantly reducing demand for permanent magnet motor applications.
- Upstream rare earth ore extraction and separation processing costs weakened considerably during the March 2026 period.
- Downstream magnet manufacturers sustained subdued restocking activity in March 2026, keeping procurement volumes highly stabilized.
Dysprosium Prices in APAC
- In China, the Dysprosium Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by weakened downstream demand and oversupply.
- The CPI rose 1.0% and retail sales grew 1.7% in March 2026, reflecting softer consumer demand for Dysprosium.
- The PPI increased 0.5% in March 2026, while the Dysprosium Production Cost Trend declined due to lower extraction costs.
- Industrial production grew 5.7% in March 2026, yet the Dysprosium Demand Outlook weakened in electric vehicle motor manufacturing sectors.
- An unemployment rate of 5.4% in March 2026 and consumer confidence at 91.6 in February 2026 dampened Dysprosium consumption.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, while aerospace sector demand for heavy rare earth materials strengthened in Q1 2026.
- Market supply remained ample, leading to subdued restocking activity and stabilized dysprosium oxide stocks among producers in March 2026.
- Total rare earth imports surged in March 2026, influencing a subdued Dysprosium Price Forecast amid sufficient domestic supply levels.
Why did the price of Dysprosium change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Downstream magnetic companies reduced dysprosium usage to control costs, causing sluggish demand in January 2026.
- Upstream rare earth ore extraction and separation processing costs declined in China in March 2026.
- Market supply of dysprosium oxide remained ample, leading to a pronounced oversupply in January 2026.
Dysprosium Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Dysprosium Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by tightening global inventories.
- Despite a 2.7% CPI increase and -24.7 consumer confidence index in March 2026, EV demand persisted.
- The -0.2% PPI and 0.0% industrial production in February 2026 indicated stagnant baseline manufacturing activity.
- A 4.2% unemployment rate and 0.7% retail sales growth in February 2026 supported consumer purchasing power.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, bolstering the Dysprosium Demand Outlook for high-performance automotive components.
- The Dysprosium Production Cost Trend increased as rare earth ore concentrate import costs strengthened in March 2026.
- German wholesale electricity costs weakened amid deeply negative power market prices during Q1 2026 renewable oversupply.
- Chinese exports of dysprosium-heavy magnets plummeted in March 2026, keeping stockpiles outside China constrained throughout Q1 2026.
- The Dysprosium Price Forecast reflected continued upward pressure following surging battery-electric vehicle registrations in Q1 2026.
Why did the price of Dysprosium change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Global dysprosium inventories tightened significantly in Q1 2026 as Chinese export controls restricted material availability.
- German battery-electric vehicle registrations surged in Q1 2026, strengthening demand for rare earth permanent magnets.
- Import costs for rare earth ore concentrates strengthened in March 2026, which elevated production expenses.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Dysprosium Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Dysprosium Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by rising production costs.
- Dysprosium production costs rose in Q4 2025; PPI increased 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025.
- Dysprosium demand mixed in Q4 2025; industrial production expanded 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025.
- Consumer spending, 3.3% retail sales growth in November 2025, supported dysprosium goods demand.
- Raw rare earth material trade from China to U.S. faced restrictions during Q4 2025.
- Electric vehicle demand weakened sharply in Q4 2025, while hybrid vehicle demand surged.
- Domestic U.S. rare earth supply chain development progressed in Q4 2025, aiming diversification.
- Operational costs for dysprosium producers increased 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025, per CPI.
- A 4.4% unemployment rate in December 2025 indicated a strong labor market, supporting consumer purchasing.
- Consumer confidence, 89.1 in December 2025, showed moderate optimism but weakening sentiment.
Why did the price of Dysprosium change in December 2025 in North America?
- Rising input costs, PPI increased 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025.
- Raw rare earth material trade from China faced restrictions in Q4 2025.
- Weakened electric vehicle demand in Q4 2025, despite industrial production growth.
Dysprosium Prices in APAC
- In China, the Dysprosium Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by weak consumer demand.
- Dysprosium production costs remained stable during Q4 2025, with no significant changes in feedstock inputs.
- Dysprosium demand outlook was mixed in Q4 2025, with strong industrial output contrasting weak consumer spending.
- New Energy Vehicle sales in China showed accelerating growth in 2025, boosting Dysprosium demand for magnets.
- Wind power installations significantly expanded in China during 2025, supporting Dysprosium demand in renewable energy.
- China's Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating growth in key Dysprosium-consuming sectors.
- Industrial production increased by 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, driving Dysprosium consumption.
- Retail sales grew by only 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating weak consumer spending.
- The unemployment rate was 5.1% in December 2025, contributing to subdued consumer confidence.
Why did the price of Dysprosium change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Weak consumer demand, with 0.8% CPI YoY in December 2025, pressured Dysprosium prices.
- Negative PPI of -1.9% YoY in December 2025 suggested weak industrial demand, impacting Dysprosium.
- Expanded rare earth export controls in October 2025 tightened supply, then temporary suspension offered relief.
Dysprosium Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Dysprosium Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by supply constraints.
- Dysprosium production costs increased in Q4 2025 due to higher CO2-equivalent prices in Germany.
- Demand for Dysprosium remained robust in 2025, propelled by Germany's electric vehicle and wind turbine sectors.
- The Dysprosium Price Forecast indicates continued upward pressure due to persistent supply chain challenges in Q4 2025.
- Industrial production in Germany showed 0.0% year-over-year growth in October 2025, impacting Dysprosium demand.
- Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by -2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, signaling industrial pricing pressures.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.8% year-over-year in December 2025, indicating moderate inflation.
- China's Q4 2025 export quotas and bureaucratic delays tightened global rare earth supplies, affecting Dysprosium availability.
- Low-priced rare earth supplies became scarce in late 2025 due to concentrated procurement by major manufacturers.
- Germany's unemployment rate was low at 3.8% in December 2025, supporting consumer spending on end products.
Why did the price of Dysprosium change in December 2025 in Europe?
- China's Q4 2025 export quotas and bureaucratic delays significantly restricted Dysprosium supply.
- Increased CO2-equivalent prices in Germany raised energy-intensive Dysprosium extraction costs.
- Strong demand from Germany's electric vehicle and wind energy sectors supported Dysprosium prices.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Dysprosium Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Dysprosium Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by mixed macroeconomic signals.
- Dysprosium production costs were elevated by a 3.0% CPI increase in September 2025 and higher environmental compliance expenses.
- The Dysprosium Price Forecast suggests stability, balanced by sustained demand and rising input costs for downstream products.
- Demand for Dysprosium was supported by a 5.42% retail sales increase in September 2025, boosting consumer electronics and EV sectors.
- Dysprosium production costs saw moderation from weakening Henry Hub natural gas prices in Q3 2025.
- The Dysprosium Demand Outlook remains sustained due to critical mineral needs in electric vehicles and wind turbines in 2025.
- Industrial production growth of 0.1% in September 2025 indicated subdued manufacturing activity, tempering dysprosium demand.
- A 2.6% PPI increase in August 2025, alongside a 4.3% unemployment rate, suggested headwinds for dysprosium-containing components.
Why did the price of Dysprosium change in September 2025 in North America?
- Dysprosium production costs were pressured by a 3.0% CPI increase in September 2025 and environmental compliance.
- Demand was sustained by robust 5.42% retail sales growth in September 2025, particularly for electronics and EVs.
- Weakening Henry Hub natural gas prices in Q3 2025 moderated overall dysprosium production expenses.
Dysprosium Prices in APAC
- In China, the Dysprosium Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weak consumer and industrial demand.
- Dysprosium production costs inched up in Q3 2025 due to rising rare earth concentrate costs and upstream pressures.
- High-tech manufacturing output and wind power generation both increased in China during Q3 2025.
- China's Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, signaling reduced new orders and production.
- Consumer Price Index fell 0.3% and Producer Price Index fell 2.3% in September 2025, reflecting price weakness.
- New regulations tightened control over rare earth minerals in August 2025, maintaining supply constraints.
- Rare earth magnet shipments contracted in September 2025, with US imports experiencing a sharp decline.
- Industrial production increased 6.5% and retail sales rose 3.0% in September 2025, offering demand support.
- The unemployment rate stood at 5.2% in September 2025, while consumer confidence remained low at 89.6.
Why did the price of Dysprosium change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Weak consumer confidence (89.6) and contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025 dampened demand.
- Producer Price Index fell 2.3% and Consumer Price Index fell 0.3% in September 2025.
- Rare earth magnet shipments contracted in September 2025, with declining US imports, impacting trade.
Dysprosium Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Dysprosium Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by contracting manufacturing activity.
- Dysprosium production costs decreased in September 2025, influenced by a 1.7% year-over-year decline in producer prices.
- The Dysprosium demand outlook weakened due to a 1.0% year-over-year decrease in industrial production in September 2025.
- Manufacturing Index activity was contracting in Q3 2025, signaling reduced demand for raw materials like Dysprosium.
- Consumer spending, indicated by a 0.2% year-over-year rise in retail sales in September 2025, offered mild demand support.
- Stable unemployment at 6.3% in September 2025 supported consumer purchasing power for Dysprosium-containing products.
- Higher operational costs for Dysprosium were noted due to a 2.4% year-over-year increase in CPI in September 2025.
- The Dysprosium Price Index is forecast to remain stable to slightly falling, reflecting subdued industrial demand.
Why did the price of Dysprosium change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Industrial production declined by 1.0% year-over-year in September 2025, reducing overall demand for Dysprosium.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in Q3 2025, indicating a slowdown in sectors consuming Dysprosium.
- Producer prices decreased by 1.7% year-over-year in September 2025, lowering production costs for Dysprosium.
