Mar 2023
Other for Bismuth in China
Liyang Zhonglianjin e‑commerce commodity exchange platform launched in March 2023 to trade 99.99% pure bismuth, enhancing market liquidity.
China production
Bismuth
Market intelligence
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1 Jan 2023
Other for Bismuth in China
China's bismuth metal exports increased for a second consecutive year in 2023, indicating higher production and potential supply changes.
20 Mar 2020
Tariff Change for Bismuth in China
China increased export rebate tax on high‑purity bismuth from 10% to 13% on March 20 2020, incentivizing higher bismuth exports.
1 Feb 2020
Infrastructure Disruption for Bismuth in China
China imposed pandemic shutdowns on mineral processing plants in February 2020, halting production of up to 3,600 t of bismuth from affected facilities.
1 Jan 2017
Regulatory Change for Bismuth in China
China’s 2017 environmental regulations compelled small and medium bismuth producers to shut down for upgrades, reducing domestic output by at least 25%.
Nov 2014
Other for Bismuth in China
By early November 2014, Fanya warehouses held roughly 17,000 tons of bismuth, exceeding a year's global consumption and indicating significant stockpiling.
Jun 2014
Other for Bismuth in China
Bismuth inventory on the Fanya Metal Exchange rose 120% to 11,500 tons during the first half of 2014, signaling heightened demand and potential supply constraints.
Mar 2013
Trade Agreement for Bismuth in China
China launched the Fanya Metal Exchange in March 2013, providing a formal market for bismuth trading and influencing global supply dynamics.
31 Dec 2005
Processing Shutdown for Bismuth in China
Yongxin Daxin Nonferrous Metals Co., a private smelter, may close at year‑end 2005 due to raw‑material shortages.
1 Dec 2005
Processing Startup for Bismuth in China
A second bismuth facility in Yunnan was expected to start production in late 2005, expanding China’s capacity.
1 Jun 2005
Processing Startup for Bismuth in China
A 300 t/yr bismuth production facility began operation in Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia.
1 Jan 2004
Processing Shutdown for Bismuth in China
Closures of multiple metal mines and processing facilities in China in 2004 caused a drop in bismuth production, affecting global supply.
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