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Global Rare Earth Production: Market Share Analysis

2024 Estimated Mine Production (Metric Tons)

The Great Rare Earth Rebalancing

For decades, the story of Rare Earth Elements (REE) was a story of a single superpower. While China remains the undisputed leader, 2024 data reveals a shift toward a multi-polar supply chain.

Global Mine Production Share

2024 Est.
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  • China
    68.5%
  • United States
    11.4%
  • Burma
    7.9%
  • Australia
    3.3%
  • Thailand
    3.3%
  • Nigeria
    3.3%
  • Others
    2.3%

Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2025

69%Dominance

China continues to control the lions share of global mine output.

12%The Challenger

The USA has solidified its position as the largest single-country alternative.

19%Diverse Supply

From Aus to Nigeria, the "rest of world" slice is growing faster than ever.

This "Dominance vs. Diversity" visualization highlights the current state of play. While the red sector (China) is massive, notice the colorful array of the "Others" and "Allied" sectors.

  • United States: Cementing its position via Mountain Pass.
  • Burma (Myanmar): A chaotic source of heavy rare earths.
  • Thailand & Nigeria: Emerging markets reaching critical mass.
  • The Long Tail: Next wave partners like Brazil and Vietnam.

Analyst Note

This chart represents the "Top of the Funnel"—the raw material. Crucially, much of the non-Chinese mine production still flows to China for processing. Follow the flow on our interactive supply chain map.

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