Price Watchâ„¢ provides real-time price assessments and price forecasts for Lanthanum Metal across top trading regions:
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Asia-Pacific  Lanthanum Metal Pricing Analysis
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Lanthanum Metal 99%min Ex-Shanghai, China Domestic Prices | Weekly Price Update on Lanthanum Metal Real-Time Domestic Prices in Shanghai, China |
| Lanthanum Metal 99%min FOB Prices at Shanghai Port, China | Weekly Price Update on Lanthanum Metal Real-Time Export Prices from Shanghai Port, China to Global Markets |
Lanthanum Metal Price Forecasts & Market Foresight Q4 2026
Outlook: Stable to Mildly Bearish
Confidence: High
Lanthanum Metal prices are expected to face stable to mildly bearish conditions during Q4 2026, pressured by comfortable supply availability and cautious procurement. China’s domestic market is likely to maintain stable conditions from consistent catalyst and optical glass demand.
China’s export market is anticipated to witness stable to bearish sentiment as overseas buyers remain cautious amid supply chain uncertainty. Asia may see stable conditions from routine purchasing. Global pricing pressure is expected to be modest through Q4 with export markets facing weakness.
Global Lanthanum Metal Market Overview by Region (October-December 2026)
| Country | Grade/ Incoterm | Outlook |
| China | Lanthanum Metal Purity:99%min EX-Shanghai | Stable |
| China | Lanthanum Metal Purity:99%min FOB Shanghai | Stable to Bearish |
*Lanthanum Metal Forecast represents an analytical assessment based on information available at the time of publication. Actual market prices may vary due to unforeseen operational, regulatory, geopolitical, or economic developments.
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The 3-Month Forecast (Updated Monthly)
It reflects changes in rare earth concentrate costs, battery and alloy applications, refinery operating rates, automotive procurement patterns, energy prices, inventory levels, trade flows, freight rates, and geopolitical supply constraints affecting Lanthanum Metal market.
The 12-Month Forecast (Published Annually)
It provides a strategic outlook based on expected capacity additions, supply-demand balances, feedstock economics, macroeconomic conditions, industrial production trends, trade policies, seasonal demand patterns, and long-term supply chain developments, supporting procurement, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Our Proprietary Hybrid Forecasting Model Evaluates:
- Feedstock & production economics
- Plant operating rates & outages
- Inventory and supply-demand balance
- Regional trade flows & freight
- Import-export dynamics
- Macroeconomic & geopolitical developments
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Lanthanum Metal Price Trend Q3 2026
In Q3 2026, global Lanthanum prices have demonstrated a moderate incline, led by firmness in the dominant Chinese market. China’s continued rare earth export restrictions and supply chain uncertainty kept overseas buyers engaged with available material, while demand from catalyst and optical glass applications remained steady through the summer months.
US and Japanese coordination on permanent magnet supply bottlenecks highlighted the strategic importance of rare earth supply chains this quarter. The Lanthanum Price Chart has traced a gently rising path through the period, with Chinese prices climbing gradually as controlled production quotas kept availability disciplined and prevented oversupply from pressuring offers.
The Lanthanum Price Index has reflected this quiet firmness, with prices edging marginally higher in China in September 2026 as the market consolidated quarterly gains.
China: Lanthanum Metal Export prices FOB Shanghai, China; Grade- Purity:99%min
According to Price Watchâ„¢, in Q3 2026, Lanthanum Price Trend in China has recorded a 3.76% increase, as continued rare earth export restrictions and supply chain uncertainty supported domestic pricing sentiment. Steady demand from petroleum catalysts and optical glass manufacturers underpinned consistent procurement through the summer months.
The Lanthanum Price in China climbed gradually across the quarter on this supportive foundation as controlled production quotas kept availability disciplined and prevented oversupply from pressuring offers while buyers maintained routine purchasing.
In September 2026, Lanthanum Prices in China have risen by 0.34%, as the market consolidated after mid-quarter gains. The Chinese market closed Q3 2026 moderately higher, reflecting the firm rare earth complex.
