China‘s 2025 NdFeB Export Rules: How Tecomag Delivers Compliant Magnet Solutions

As of April 2025, China has introduced stricter controls on exports of NdFeB magnets containing key rare earth elements like dysprosium (Dy) and terbium (Tb).   While framed as a national security measure, these changes are reshaping global supply chains—especially for industries like electric vehicles, wind turbines, and consumer electronics.

What‘s Changed?

Policy interpretation shows detection thresholds for restricted elements have been lowered to 0.01%, pushing companies to upgrade testing capabilities and new innovative ingredient.

Two-Tier Market: Domestic Chinese prices remain stable, but overseas buyers face 200%+ price hikes for critical materials like Dy oxide.

Who‘s Affected?

Automakers, electronics firms, and defense contractors are feeling the pinch:

EV Makers: Tesla and BYD are adjusting motor designs to use less Dy/Tb.

Wind Turbine Producers: Siemens Gamesa is stockpiling magnets ahead of project deadlines.

Consumer Tech: Apple and Samsung are accelerating research into alternative materials.

How Are Companies Responding?

Redesigning Products: Some manufacturers are tweaking magnet compositions to stay below the 0.1% rare earth threshold.

Faster Compliance: Automated tracking systems help streamline export approvals for compliant shipments.

What’s Next?

Short-term pain: Prices may stay volatile through late 2025 as supply chains adjust.

Long-term shifts: More recycling, alternative materials (e.g., ferrite magnets), and non-Chinese mining projects could gain traction.

Bottom Line: While disruptive, these rules aren’t a full blockade—just a new normal that rewards adaptable companies.

Tecomag combined with the latest national Ndfeb export new regulations, with the fastest speed to give solutions, let you rest assured to buy