The fact is that China prohibits the export of antimony ore because the output cannot meet its own domestic demand. In fact, due to mining pollution, the domestic market mainly conducts refining and processing of imported materials.
Specifically, China's antimony ore output in 2023 is 40,000 tons, and the smelting volume is 165,000 tons. In terms of exports, China's antimony exports occupy an important position in the global market. The main export product is antimony oxide. The export value in 2023 is US$360 million, accounting for 85.10% of the total export value of the industry.