Market update
Rare earth and strategic metals market update
10 of 12 tracked metals are higher year to date as of 27 October 2026. The next policy date is 27 November 2026, 30 days after 28 October 2026.
Prices as of 27 October 2026 · checked 28 October 2026
Price moves, ranked by year to date
| Metal | USD per kg | YTD | Since Jan 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dysprosium | $2,166.15 | +377.23% | +527.43% |
| Terbium | $4,593.75 | +131.61% | +587.68% |
| Germanium | $10,196.74 | +75.39% | +398.60% |
| Gallium | $2,866.37 | +66.40% | +861.22% |
| Rhenium | $7,400.88 | +55.46% | +332.42% |
| Bismuth | $85.29 | +55.36% | n/a |
| Praseodymium | $182.21 | +26.45% | +150.39% |
| Neodymium | $174.45 | +16.85% | +168.38% |
| Indium | $850.50 | +2.11% | +169.91% |
| Hafnium | $9,609.37 | +1.15% | +513.72% |
| Antimony | $36.18 | −34.24% | n/a |
| Tellurium | $132.00 | −39.89% | n/a |
Supplier reference prices for metal; see price sources. They sit above wholesale benchmarks for small lots.
What to watch
The US ban on Chinese gallium, germanium and antimony shipments is suspended until 27 November 2026. The October 2025 rare earth package is also under a one-year suspension. Details are on the export-control timeline.
Market update: frequently asked questions
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What drives rare earth prices right now?
Chinese export policy. Two suspensions run out in November 2026, the US ban on gallium, germanium and antimony on 27 November 2026.