World - Rare Earth Metals - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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World - Rare Earth Metals - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Rare earth metal market

Rare earth metal market: download newly released statistics enhanced by an Ai-driven business intelligence platform. Info cover companies, production, market size, exports, trade, market prices, imports, and consumption. Here is a breakdown by country, including the U.S., China, the Middle East, EU, the U.K., Latin America, Africa, and Russia. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the reports.

Rare Earth Metal - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2United States
3Myanmar
4Australia
5Japan

In value terms, the largest rare earth metal markets worldwide were China, the United States and Myanmar, together comprising 82% of the global market.

Among the main consuming countries, the United States (+60.2% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while rare earth metal market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rare Earth Metal Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
China205391694013307-19.5%
Netherlands780970021452536.4%
Australia232202150921509-3.8%
Vietnam4023840043426102.9%
Thailand548775161250293-4.3%
Average266052500925119-2.8%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Thailand ($50,293 per ton), while China ($13,307 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Japan334052962729696-5.7%
Vietnam701948026215004-53.8%
Norway604856453934-19.3%
Malaysia309030542981-1.8%
Average123781152710188-9.3%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($29,696 per ton), while Malaysia ($2,981 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Rare Earth Metal - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
million USD
Japan292254202-16.8%
Malaysia707070-0.1%
Vietnam192113-18.6%
Norway4.63.32.2-31.1%

In value terms, Japan ($202M) constitutes the largest market for imported rare earth metals worldwide, comprising 57% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($70M), with a 20% share of global imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 3.6% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan stood at -16.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-0.1% per year) and Vietnam (-18.6% per year).

Rare Earth Metal - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
million USD
Vietnam160139115-15.3%
China15111681-26.9%
Australia727370-1.2%
Thailand35325424.8%
Netherlands2.53.45.345.4%

In value terms, the largest rare earth metal supplying countries worldwide were Vietnam ($115M), China ($81M) and Australia ($70M), with a combined 76% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Thailand and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 17%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Rare Earth Metal - Market Forecast

The rare earth metal market is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -0.5% for the ten-year period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Rare Earth Metal - Product Coverage

  • HS 280530 - Earth-metals, rare; scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global rare earth metal market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

    + the largest producing countries

    Data coverage:

    • Global market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Global production, split by region and country
    • Global trade (exports and imports)
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

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    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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    5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
    7. How to outsource production to other countries
    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
      3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
      2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

      The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

      The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

      The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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      • United States
      • China
      • Japan
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Brazil
      • Italy
      • Russian Federation
      • India
      • Canada
      • Australia
      • Republic of Korea
      • Spain
      • Mexico
      • Indonesia
      • Netherlands
      • Turkey
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Switzerland
      • Sweden
      • Nigeria
      • Poland
      • Belgium
      • Argentina
      • Norway
      • Austria
      • Thailand
      • United Arab Emirates
      • Colombia
      • Denmark
      • South Africa
      • Malaysia
      • Israel
      • Singapore
      • Egypt
      • Philippines
      • Finland
      • Chile
      • Ireland
      • Pakistan
      • Greece
      • Portugal
      • Kazakhstan
      • Algeria
      • Czech Republic
      • Qatar
      • Peru
      • Romania
      • Vietnam
    12. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
      5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    13. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
      4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      10. Production Volume And Growth
      11. Exports And Growth
      12. Export Prices And Growth
      13. Market Size And Growth
      14. Per Capita Consumption
      15. Imports And Growth
      16. Import Prices
      17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      19. Production, By Country, 2023
      20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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