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  North America The third quarter of 2024 for  Cerium Metal pricing i n North America witnessed a pronounced downward trend, driven by several significant market factors. Prices declined compared to the same quarter in 2023, highlighting ongoing challenges in supply and demand dynamics. Oversupply emerged as a primary driver of this decline, exacerbated by global economic uncertainties and regulatory changes affecting trade flows. In Mexico, where price changes were the most substantial, the market experienced volatility due to newly imposed tariffs and disruptions in supply chains. Seasonal factors, combined with these tariffs, contributed to price fluctuations. The correlation in price changes between the first and second halves of the quarter indicates a sustained downward trajectory. Additionally, demand remained notably low, primarily due to persistent challenges in the automotive sector, a major consumer of Cerium Metal products. The quarter-ending price underscored the ...

Cerium Metal Prices  a key element in the rare earth market, plays a vital role across several industries, including electronics, metallurgy, and energy storage, driving fluctuations in its pricing. The cost of cerium has historically been influenced by a mix of supply-demand dynamics, geopolitical factors, and technological advancements, with significant contributions from major producers like China. The pricing landscape for cerium metal often reflects its availability and accessibility from key mining sources, predominantly in regions rich in rare earth elements, including China, the United States, and parts of Africa and Australia. China, as the world's largest producer and exporter of rare earth elements, exerts a considerable influence on the cerium metal market. Any shifts in Chinese policies, such as export restrictions or environmental regulations, can ripple through the global market, affecting the price of cerium due to changes in supply availability. This interdependenc...