Dysprosium
Overview
A heavy rare earth element essential for high-temperature permanent magnets. Dysprosium additions to NdFeB magnets prevent demagnetization at elevated temperatures, critical for EV motors and wind turbines.
Strategic Relevance
Irreplaceable for high-performance magnets operating above 150°C. Supply is extremely concentrated with limited substitutes.
Applications
Price History
Historical price trend (USD/kg or USD/tonne)
Physical Properties
- Density
- 8.55 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 1,412°C
- Atomic Number
- 66
- Category
- Rare Earth
Supply Concentration
- China90%
- Australia5%
- Myanmar3%
- Other2%
Related Documentation
Procyon Indicative Price
Form: Metal · Purity: 99%
Indicative level for information only, based on Procyon Metals' trading activity. It is not a firm offer or investment advice. Firm quotes are issued to partner advisers and professional clients according to form, purity and volume.
Request a firm quote →Frequently asked questions
What is the price of dysprosium?
In 2024, the reference price for dysprosium stood at around 310 USD/kg, compared with 340 USD/kg in 2023. Prices vary with purity, form (oxide or metal) and traded volume; the full history is charted above.
How can a client hold physical dysprosium?
Dysprosium is held in a specified form (metal, oxide or compound) and purity, backed by a certificate of analysis for the lot. Procyon Metals works through wealth advisers and family offices: it sources from vetted counterparties, documents the lot and arranges transport and storage with a specialist custodian.
Why is dysprosium a strategic metal?
Irreplaceable for high-performance magnets operating above 150°C. Supply is extremely concentrated with limited substitutes.
Which countries produce dysprosium?
Dysprosium production is highly concentrated: China (90%), Australia (5%), Myanmar (3%).
How liquid is physical dysprosium?
Less liquid than listed products: there is no exchange price for dysprosium that a private holder can trade on. Resale is negotiated with industrial buyers or traders, and the price and timing depend on form, purity, lot size and demand at that moment. It should be treated as a long-horizon holding.