China’s exports of rare earths reached 5,493.9 tons in November, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on December 8.

From January through November, the cumulative exports of rare earths totaled 58,193.1 tons, representing an 11.7% increase compared with the same period last year.

The figures highlight steady growth in China’s rare earth sector, a critical industry for global technology and manufacturing supply chains.