In March 2023, China's gallium and germanium exports fell below year-ago levels, following July 2023 export restrictions amid US tensions.
China's March exports of gallium and germanium products fell below year-ago levels, according to customs data. This decline follows China's announcement in July 2023 to impose restrictions on exports of these materials amid tensions with the US over high-tech microchip access. In March, China exported 3.21 metric tons of germanium, a 31.8% decrease from March 2023. Gallium exports have also not yet recovered.
April 20, 2024
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