China restrictions on rare earths has caused pricing to double over the past year — critical elements are used in processors, solar cells, and more

China’s curbs on exports of gallium and germanium have caused the prices of these metals to increase significantly over the past year. These are critical elements used in processors, solar cells, and more. Both now cost around twice as much as before — current prices are around 115% higher on germanium and 75% higher on gallium. 

China’s curbs on exports of gallium and germanium have caused the prices of these metals to increase significantly over the past year. These are critical elements used in processors, solar cells, and more. Both now cost around twice as much as before — current prices are around 115% higher on germanium and 75% higher on gallium.