摘要
April 1-10, 2013 Rare earth market of downstream industry remained weak. The market of catalyst, polishing powder and ceramic was inactive. NdFeB magnetic materials and phosphor market was quiet. There were no active transactions in domestic and export rare earth market. Rare earth production capacity is increasing globally and there is sufficient rare earth supply. Most consumers purchased on their demand in face of the gloomy global economy. Suppliers had reduced quoted prices on small margin to promote sale.
May 1～10,2013 Rare earth demand from downstream market remained soft.There was no sign of recovery in both domestic and export rare earth markets.Weak demand and enough supplies led to a small decrease of rare earth prices.Consumers were pessimistic about rare earth market in the first half year.
