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Rare Earths Production
7 countries155 records1995–2024
About this indicator
Rare earths production in kilotonnes covers the 17 lanthanide elements plus scandium and yttrium, essential for permanent magnets in wind turbines and EV motors. China dominates global rare earth mining and processing.
Full name: Rare earths production (kt)
Source: Energy Institute
Top 7 Countries — Rare Earths Production
Full Country Rankings (7)
| # | Country | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇳 China | 270 | kt | 2024 |
| 2 | 🇺🇸 United States | 45 | kt | 2024 |
| 3 | 🇦🇺 Australia | 13 | kt | 2024 |
| 4 | 🇹🇭 Thailand | 13 | kt | 2024 |
| 5 | 🇮🇳 India | 2.9 | kt | 2024 |
| 6 | 🇷🇺 Russia | 2.5 | kt | 2024 |
| 7 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 0.02 | kt | 2024 |
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