Helium Breaking News in 2026 | China Imposes Temporary Ban on Helium Exports
BY Eve, Published July 11, 2026
China will impose a temporary ban on the export of helium under relevant provisions of its Foreign Trade Law, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday.
Jointly announced by the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs, this decision will take effect immediately and subsequent adjustments will be announced.
Ban Helium Export
Source: China’s Ministry of Commerce
https://www.mofcom.gov.cn/zcfb/dwmygl/art/2026/art_846a498c67e94827ab119764bb48d567.html
Helium, due to its extreme scarcity and versatility, is known as the “golden gas” in industry and is an extremely important strategic resource. It is widely used in high-tech fields, including semiconductor manufacturing, superconducting magnets for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and rocket fuel pressurization in the aerospace and defense industries.
In the wafer manufacturing process, helium plays an indispensable role, mainly used in core production stages such as wafer cooling, photolithography, and leak detection, directly affecting wafer yield and stability.
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According to a research report by Deutsche Bank, semiconductor manufacturing accounts for 21% of global helium demand, and the ultra-clean, inert environment it creates currently has no substitute.
Although China is always increasing his Helium output, refer to news “China Achieves Landmark Breakthrough in Ultra-High-Purity Helium Production” , China has long been one of the world’s major helium importers, but data from 2024 shows that China also exports this rare gas to markets such as the EU, Japan, France, South Korea, and the US.
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