China Magnet Exports Rise but Controls Still Causing Headaches

Apple AirPods faces setback in India as China halts supply of rare Earth metals

Apple started to manufacture AirPods in India earlier this year through its partner Foxconn. However, the production line is now facing disruptions, and the major concern arises from China, as it has restricted exports of two crucial rare earth metals- dysprosium and neodymium, which are used in the making of AirPods. These metals are essential for the magnetic components inside the product. Foxconn raises concerns with the Telangana government …

China magnet exports rise but controls still causing headaches

SYDNEY -- China's rare earth permanent magnet exports rebounded strongly in June, new data shows, but manufacturers in the West still face challenges

China's rare earths game: Record exports to US, still a squeeze for India

A dysprosium shortage tied to China’s rare earth export controls has slowed AirPods production at Foxconn’s Telangana plant, as India faces supply hurdles even as Chinese magnet exports to the US surge.

AirPods Production in India Faces Issues Because of China: Report

AirPods production in India started earlier this year. However, in just a short-span, the company is now facing issues in production of the product due to China. Some of the rare earth metals that are exported from China are needed to make the AirPods. However, China has restricted the exports of rare-Earth metals in since April. Foxconn, the company resonsible for production of AirPods in India has flagged this issue to the Telangana government…

China’s Rare Earth Export Restriction Impacts AirPods Production in India: Report

China’s restrictions on rare earth metal exports have now impacted the production of Apple’s AirPods at Foxconn’s plant in Kongara Kalan in Telangana, The Economic Times reported. “There was indeed some slowdown in production at the Foxconn AirPods plant, but it seems to have improved now,” said an industry official cited in the report. “The supply chain for the metal is a bit longer, but the company is managing the situation now.” Apple’s AirPo…

AirPods Production in India Faces Setback as China Restricts Exports: Report

Apple commenced the production of AirPods in India for the first time earlier this year. However, it now faces a setback after China in April restricted exports of rare-Earth metals,. According to a report, the supply disruption has hit the Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) factory in Telangana. However, the situation is reportedly being managed and the production of AirPods is not at a complete stop.