China's exports of rare earths and its products fell 6.4% in May from a year earlier to 9886 tons.

Xinhua News Agency, June 18, China's exports of rare earths and their products fell by 9886 tons in May compared with the same period last year. According to the latest statistics released by Chinese Customs, exports of rare earths and their products were 9886 tons in May, down 6.4 percent from January to May. Exports of rare earths and their products totaled 47684 tons, down 1.5 percent from last year.