How much rare earths do Australia produce and export?
Australia is the 3rd largest producer of rare earths: 29,000 tonnes in 2025, 7.4% of the world's 390,000 tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $128.2 million in 2024, 11% of world exports of rare-earth metals and compounds (HS 2805) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Malaysia, which takes 100% of its rare earths exports by value.
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Australia's rare earths production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 29,000 tonnes | 7.4% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Australia's rare earths exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $128.2 million | 11% | 31,218 t | $4,106 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2805 (Alkali and rare-earth metals; scandium and yttrium).
Where Australia's rare earths goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Australia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $128M | 100% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37,589 | <0.1% |
| Vietnam | $16,269 | <0.1% |
| Finland | $12,611 | <0.1% |
| New Zealand | $10,296 | <0.1% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Australia rare earths: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/AUS/rare-earths/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.