Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-08-28 01:23Industry Overview - Neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) is the strongest permanent magnetic material to date, known as the "king of modern permanent magnets" [1][7] - The market size of China's neodymium iron boron industry is projected to reach 72.1 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 11.44% [1][7] - Key technological breakthroughs have been achieved in China's rare earth permanent magnet materials industry, with significant advancements in high-performance sintered NdFeB materials [1][7] Industry Chain - The upstream of the NdFeB industry chain includes rare earth metals (such as neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium), iron alloys, and boron [4] - The midstream involves the production and manufacturing of NdFeB, while the downstream applications include consumer electronics, new energy vehicles, wind power equipment, and industrial automation [4] Market Size - The neodymium iron boron industry is experiencing rapid growth, with China's production capacity and market share leading globally [8][9] - The price of neodymium iron boron in China as of mid-2025 is 182.5 yuan per kilogram, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.67% [8] - The demand for high-end magnets is increasing, with prices for high-grade magnets being 30%-50% higher than standard grades [7] Key Enterprises - Major players in the neodymium iron boron industry include Jinli Permanent Magnet, Zhongke Sanhuan, and Zhenghai Magnetic Materials, which dominate the market in terms of share, technology, and product quality [10][11] - Jinli Permanent Magnet reported a production increase of 39.48% in high-performance magnetic materials in 2024, reaching approximately 29,300 tons [11] - Zhongke Sanhuan is recognized for its high-performance NdFeB products and has a significant market share in both domestic and international markets [12] Industry Development Trends - The industry is transitioning from "scale expansion" to "technology-driven" growth, focusing on material performance enhancement and process optimization [13] - Emerging fields such as humanoid robots and low-altitude economy are driving new demand, alongside traditional sectors like wind power and consumer electronics [14] - The Chinese government is implementing strict regulations on rare earth mining and supporting high-end processing technologies, promoting the industry's shift towards high-end, intelligent, and green development [15]