Japanese firms face over 20% rise in rare‑earth costs amid China export curbs

One in ten firms cannot pass on higher costs as China tightens export controls.

On average, 61% of the rare earths imported by Japanese companies come from China. (Photo by Takako Fujiu)

TOKYO — A private‑sector survey shows that Japanese companies’ procurement costs for rare‑earth materials have risen by more than 20 % over the past year, reflecting the impact of China’s tightened export restrictions.

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