China’s temporary export ban on helium| Explained

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China has imposed a temporary export ban on helium following supply strains exacerbated by Russia's export restrictions. China produces only a small fraction of the world's helium but imports most of its needs.

China imports more than 80% of its helium needs but produces only around 1.6% of the world’s helium; the export ban follows an extended period of supply strained by Russia’s export restriction