Shanghai Metals Market to Launch Rare Earth Price Indexes
New rare earth oxide price assessments for the European market will begin publication on November 4, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Economic Indicators
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The Shanghai Metals Market is expanding its coverage of the rare earth value chain with the introduction of four new price assessments starting on November 4, 2026. These metrics provide standardized data to help industry players monitor market movements and manage transaction risks.
Why it matters
Expanding price discovery tools allows for more comprehensive tracking of the rare earth sector. This increased transparency assists market participants in navigating price volatility and ensuring more accurate valuation across global supply chains.
The new assessments cover Erbium, Dysprosium, Terbium, and Gadolinium oxides with minimum purity requirements ranging from 99% to 99.95%. These benchmarks rely on standard data-collection processes for mainstream transaction specifications.
The players
Shanghai Metals Market
This organization provides industry intelligence, data, and price assessments for metals and minerals markets globally.
The details
The Shanghai Metals Market is adding Erbium Oxide CIF Rotterdam, alongside Dysprosium, Terbium, and Gadolinium Oxide quotes for Rotterdam Bonded Warehouses. These assessments are based on data-collection and verification processes intended to align with current trade terms.
Timeline
The publication of the new price assessments begins on November 4, 2026.
Updates to the price assessments are scheduled for every Wednesday.
Macro View
This development marks a significant extension of price discovery tools available to the global rare earth element value chain. By formalizing regional benchmarks in Rotterdam, the market infrastructure moves closer to the standardization seen in established industrial commodity sectors.
For industrial buyers and commodity traders, these benchmarks offer a clearer view of transaction costs in the European market. Market participants can use these scheduled updates to better align their procurement strategies and internal risk management protocols.
The takeaway
Reliable price data is essential for managing the high volatility often found in specialized rare earth markets. Stakeholders should prepare to integrate these weekly updates into their operational workflows to maintain competitive procurement accuracy.
What happens next
The first official price assessments will be published on November 4, 2026, followed by recurring updates every Wednesday at 12:00 London time.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Metal.
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