According to the given Chinese statistics, the volumes of export of three critically important metals for the assembly and chip industry have decreased.
These data indicate that in the first quarter of the current year, the export of rare metals, antimony, and barium has decreased compared to the analogous period of the previous year.
According to analysts, this trend may have a negative impact on the Chinese industry - the demand for these metals remains high, and any problems with supplies could affect the production of assembly technology and polycrystalline materials. Experts note that the reduction in exports may be related to controls on pollution in the production of rare metals.
However, the growth in domestic consumption of these metals in China also speaks of the country striving to diversify its economy and create more sustainable and independent sources of domestic manufacturing.
