Asia
In 2024, Neodymium Oxide prices in Asia moved mostly sideways after a long dip that began in 2023. China, the largest producer, kept the market well supplied, even though demand outside the electric vehicle industry stayed weak. Producers in China often received many offers from sellers who struggled to find buyers, which showed how soft the market was. Even when some Chinese firms raised list prices for a few months, those increases were small and did not spark a sustained rally. Supply disruptions from Myanmar affected heavy rare earths more than light rare earths like neodymium, so the impact on Neodymium Oxide remained limited. Overall, Asian prices stayed under pressure but did not collapse further, and by late 2024 they mostly stabilized as selling slowed and quotas grew at a gentler pace.
Europe
In Europe, Neodymium Oxide prices in 2024 followed the global trend and stayed weak for most of the year. Buyers in the region acted cautiously because industrial activity was uneven, and many magnet makers tried to reduce costs. The large surplus flowing out of Asia kept European import prices in a narrow band, even when Asian suppliers hinted at firmer levels. Occasional talks about tighter Chinese policies briefly lifted sentiment, but the effects faded quickly. As a result, the European market stayed calm, with little urgency to restock and few signs of tightness.
North America
In North America, Neodymium Oxide prices in 2024 also remained soft. The region continued to rely heavily on imports, and global oversupply shaped nearly every price move. Some producers in the U.S. operated with large inventories, which reduced the need to buy at higher levels. Demand from electric vehicle and wind sectors improved slowly but not fast enough to shift market balance. Because of this, prices held mostly steady, showing only minor swings through the year.