太平洋证券：稀土产业链战略资源定位 中国稀土永磁领先优势明显

Group 1 - The rare earth index has increased by 16% over the past 20 days, outperforming the CSI 300 index, indicating a strong market performance for rare earths [1] - China is reinforcing the strategic resource positioning of its rare earth industry, with rare earth permanent magnets being the largest downstream application and a significant growth point driven by the electric vehicle sector [1][2] - China leads globally in rare earth permanent magnet technology, production capacity, and output, holding a crucial position in the global supply chain for rare earth exports [1][2] Group 2 - The management of rare earth mineral quotas in China is aimed at maintaining a healthy market, with a quota of 270,000 tons for 2024, a 12.5% increase year-on-year [1] - China is expected to import 132,900 tons of rare earth minerals in 2024, a decrease of 22.4% year-on-year, while imports from January to May 2025 are projected at 62,600 tons, down 21.7% year-on-year [1] - The prices of key rare earth elements have shown significant changes, with praseodymium-neodymium oxide priced at 450,000 yuan per ton, and neodymium metal at 565,000 yuan per ton, reflecting a 13% increase since the beginning of the year [2]