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During the third quarter of 2026, the praseodymium oxide prices in China reached 142,870 USD/MT in September. Prices softened through the quarter as domestic separation plants maintained steady output and kept availability of separated material ample for prompt delivery. Buying interest from downstream users stayed cautious, with processors procuring only for immediate requirements rather than building stocks. Sellers facing competitive offers showed a greater willingness to discount in order to secure volumes and keep material moving. Inventory positions at distributors remained comfortable, which reduced the urgency among buyers to conclude large purchases. Export enquiries did not fully absorb the available volumes, leaving more material circulating in the domestic spot market and reinforcing the softer tone through the period.
During the third quarter of 2026, the praseodymium oxide prices in Japan reached 147,156 USD/MT in September. Prices moved upward as import dependent buyers faced firmer replacement costs from established suppliers during the quarter. Strict quality and documentation requirements for high purity separated material limited the number of qualified sources able to serve Japanese users. Steady procurement from magnet, optical glass and phosphor manufacturers absorbed available volumes and kept offtake consistent. Distributors maintained lean inventories, which restricted the volume of well specified material available to spot buyers. Currency movements against supplying nations added to procurement costs for buyers managing foreign denominated purchases, reinforcing the firmer tone through the period.
During the third quarter of 2026, the praseodymium oxide prices in the USA reached 150,014 USD/MT in September. Prices moved upward as buyers faced firmer replacement costs for imported separated material and limited availability of well specified high purity oxide. Domestic users in magnet, phosphor and catalyst applications maintained steady procurement, absorbing the volumes that became available in the spot market. Suppliers showed little willingness to discount given the restricted number of qualified sources able to meet specification. Distributors kept inventories lean, which limited the volume of prompt material available for delivery and supported the firmer tone. Freight and handling charges on inbound cargo added further to delivered values across the quarter.
During the third quarter of 2026, the praseodymium oxide prices in Canada reached 151,814 USD/MT in September. Prices climbed as cross border availability tightened and replacement costs rose across the North American rare earth supply chain. Canadian buyers faced firmer offers as strong demand in the USA absorbed available volumes and reduced export flexibility for shippers. Processors serving magnet, pigment and catalyst segments maintained steady procurement despite the firmer pricing environment. Distributors kept inventories lean, which limited the volume of prompt material available for immediate delivery. Suppliers held firm on offers given the restricted availability through the quarter, reinforcing the upward tone.
During the third quarter of 2026, the praseodymium oxide prices in Germany reached 147,113 USD/MT in September. Prices advanced as regional buyers maintained steady offtake of imported material despite firmer supplier offers. Tighter prompt availability across the European market encouraged purchasers to secure forward coverage rather than rely on spot purchases. Higher replacement costs linked to limited prompt supply added to the upward pressure on local quotations. Distributors maintained conservative inventory positions, which restricted the volume of material available to buyers seeking immediate delivery. Steady demand from ceramic pigment, glass colourant and automotive catalyst producers kept offtake consistent through the period.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the market across different regions, each with unique pricing dynamics influenced by localized market conditions, supply chain intricacies, and geopolitical factors. This includes price trends, price forecast and supply and demand trends for each region, along with spot prices by major ports. The report also provides coverage of FOB and CIF prices, as well as the key factors influencing praseodymium oxide prices.
Q3 2026:
The praseodymium oxide price index in Europe moved upward through the quarter, supported by firmer replacement costs for imported separated material and steady demand from ceramic, glass and catalyst producers. Germany, the region's principal trading and processing market, recorded firmer quotations as buyers maintained regular procurement despite firmer supplier offers. European consumers depend almost entirely on imported separated rare earth oxides, so firmer offers in supplying markets feed quickly into landed costs. Availability of well specified high purity praseodymium oxide stayed limited, and only a small number of qualified suppliers can serve large contracts. Purchasers therefore secured forward coverage rather than relying on spot deliveries, which added to the firmness of quotations. Distributors kept inventories lean, restricting the volume of prompt material available to non contract buyers. Documentation and handling requirements for separated rare earth material lengthened lead times and encouraged earlier ordering. Demand from pigment, glass colourant and automotive catalyst manufacturers remained resilient despite the firmer cost base. Currency movements against supplying nations added further uncertainty to procurement costs across the region, reinforcing the upward tone through the quarter.
| Region | Countries Covered |
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| Europe | Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal, and Greece, among other European countries. |
Q3 2026:
The praseodymium oxide price index in North America moved upward during the quarter, reflecting firmer replacement costs and steady downstream demand. The USA, the largest consuming market in the region, recorded firmer quotations as users in magnet, phosphor and catalyst applications maintained active procurement of available material. Canada followed the same direction, with cross border buyers facing firmer replacement costs as strong demand in the USA absorbed exportable volumes and reduced flexibility for shippers. Availability of separated high purity praseodymium oxide stayed limited, which restricted the volume offered into the spot market. Domestic processing covers only part of regional requirements, leaving buyers exposed to movements in overseas quotations. Distributors kept inventories conservative, which reduced flexibility for buyers seeking prompt deliveries. Logistics constraints at ports and border crossings extended delivery times and encouraged forward purchasing. Demand from ceramics, optical glass and catalyst customers remained consistent across the quarter. Suppliers held firm on offers given the tighter prompt market, reinforcing the upward direction through the period.
| Region | Countries Covered |
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| North America | United States and Canada |
Q3 2026:
The study includes praseodymium oxide price trends across the Middle East and Africa, taking into consideration variables that have a direct impact on market prices, such as regional industrial expansion, natural resource availability, and geopolitical conflicts.
| Region | Countries Covered |
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| Middle East & Africa | Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Iran, South Africa, Nigeria, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco, among other Middle Eastern and African countries. |
Q3 2026:
The praseodymium oxide price index in Asia Pacific moved upward through the quarter, although the two principal markets moved in different directions. Japan recorded firmer quotations as import dependent buyers faced higher replacement costs for well specified separated material, and strict quality requirements limited the number of qualified suppliers able to serve large contracts. China moved in the opposite direction, with domestic quotations easing as separation plants kept availability ample and buyers limited purchases to immediate requirements. Export enquiries did not fully absorb available volumes in China, leaving more material circulating in the domestic spot market and encouraging competitive offers. Elsewhere in the region, buyers maintained regular procurement to cover magnet, pigment and optical glass requirements. Freight and container availability at major ports influenced delivered costs for importing markets across the region. Currency movements against supplying nations added to procurement costs for buyers managing foreign denominated purchases. Suppliers in deficit markets stayed disciplined on offers, which limited the volume of prompt material available to spot buyers. The overall regional index therefore firmed despite the softer tone in China.
| Region | Countries Covered |
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| Asia Pacific | China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Hongkong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, among other Asian countries. |
Q3 2026:
The praseodymium oxide market in Latin America is primarily shaped by regional import dependency and downstream industrial demand across ceramic pigments, glass colourants, and permanent magnet alloys applications. However, due to logistics constraints and varying regulatory regimes, praseodymium oxide prices might fluctuate dynamically across the region.
| Region | Countries Covered |
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| Latin America | Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, among other Latin American countries. |
IMARC's latest publication, “Praseodymium Oxide Prices, Trend, Chart, Demand, Market Analysis, News, Historical and Forecast Data Report 2026 Edition,” presents a detailed examination of the praseodymium oxide market, providing insights into both global and regional trends that are shaping prices. This report delves into the spot price of praseodymium oxide at major ports and analyzes the composition of prices, including FOB and CIF terms. It also presents detailed praseodymium oxide prices trend analysis by region, covering North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. The factors affecting praseodymium oxide pricing, such as the dynamics of supply and demand, geopolitical influences, and sector specific developments, are thoroughly explored. This comprehensive report helps stakeholders stay informed with the latest market news, regulatory updates, and technological progress, facilitating informed strategic decision-making and forecasting.
The global praseodymium oxide market size reached 17,724.38 Tons in 2025. By 2034, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 26,372.8 Tons, at a projected CAGR of 4.51% during 2026-2034. Market growth is being driven by expanding use of praseodymium in neodymium-praseodymium permanent magnets for traction motors and wind turbines, steady demand for praseodymium yellow zircon pigments and glass colourants, and rising consumption in specialty alloy additives, mischmetal and lighter flints.
Praseodymium oxide is the oxide of praseodymium, a lanthanide-series rare earth element, and it is traded as a separated rare earth oxide rather than as the metal. Its usual commercial form is the mixed-valence oxide Pr6O11, a black powder that is stable in air, while the stoichiometric sesquioxide, praseodymium(III) oxide (Pr2O3), is a pale green solid. The oxide is insoluble in water, dissolves in mineral acids to give praseodymium salts, and is a refractory material that is stable at elevated temperatures in air. It imparts a green colour to glass and ceramic bodies. The ceramics and glass industries are its principal users, followed by magnet and catalyst manufacturing. End uses include praseodymium yellow zircon pigments for tiles, sanitaryware and enamels, didymium glass for welders' goggles and studio lighting filters, oxygen-storage components in ceria-based automotive catalysts, and use as the precursor oxide for praseodymium-neodymium magnet alloys. Industrially, it is commonly obtained by solvent extraction of rare earth concentrates from monazite and bastnäsite, followed by precipitation and calcination of the separated praseodymium fraction.
| Key Attributes | Details |
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| Product Name | Praseodymium Oxide |
| Report Features | Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Demand, Industry Supply, Gap Analysis, Challenges, Praseodymium Oxide Price Analysis, and Segment-Wise Assessment. |
| Currency/Units | US$ (Data can also be provided in local currency) or Metric Tons |
| Region/Countries Covered | The current coverage includes analysis at the global and regional levels only. Based on your requirements, we can also customize the report and provide specific information for the following countries: Asia Pacific: China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Hongkong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand Europe: Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece North America: United States and Canada Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Iran, South Africa, Nigeria, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco The list of countries presented is not exhaustive. Information on additional countries can be provided if required by the client. |
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Key Benefits for Stakeholders:
The praseodymium oxide price in September 2026 was 156.52 USD/Kg in Northeast Asia.
The praseodymium oxide pricing data is updated on a monthly basis.
We provide the pricing data primarily in the form of an Excel sheet and a PDF.
Yes, our report includes a forecast for praseodymium oxide prices.
The regions covered include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Countries can be customized based on the request (additional charges may be applicable).
Yes, we provide both FOB and CIF prices in our report.
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