In 2013, the global rare earth market was still in a transitional phase with unimproved demand and softening prices, a predicament faced by both Chinese and overseas rare earth suppliers. Will the global rare earth market continue its flat trend during 2014? Will rare earth prices rebound strongly?
Forecast of NdFeB market in 2014
As a significant downstream industry, the NdFeB market’s trend will have an effect on the wider rare earth industry. What is the way forward for the NdFeB market after three years of muted growth? Can it improve?
What is the outlook for the rare earth phosphor market amid fierce competition from the LED industry?
The rare earth phosphor market has been sluggish over the past two years. Most consumers instead are purchasing LEDs, causing significant decline in demand for fluorescent lamp. The resultant downturn in the phosphor market has meant that most producers continue to incur losses. How will phosphor producers deal with ever weakening demand? How will the rare earth phosphor market perform in the spring?
Deep analysis on rare earth market’s supply-demand in Japan, Europe and North America in 2014
Major Japanese rare earth consumers kept sufficient stocks and showed little interest in purchasing in 2013. Meanwhile, demand remained weak with European and North American where buyers only purchased rare earth products for immediate use. Will demand strengthen in Japan, Europe and North America in 2014?
Opportunities and challenges of future rare earth industry outside of China
Which opportunities and challenges will confront the rare earth industry outside of China in 2014 amid a gloomy outlook for the economy and stagnant downstream demand?
