How much rare earths do Germany export?
It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $66.9 million in 2024, 6% of world exports of rare-earth metals and compounds (HS 2805) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 33% of its rare earths exports by value.
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Germany's rare earths exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $66.9 million | 6% | 1,328 t | $50,403 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2805 (Alkali and rare-earth metals; scandium and yttrium).
Where Germany's rare earths goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Germany's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $22M | 33% |
| France | $17M | 26% |
| Switzerland | $10M | 15% |
| Other Asia, nes | $8M | 12% |
| India | $3M | 4.9% |
Germany as a buyer of rare earths
Germany imported $39.4 million of rare-earth metals and compounds (HS 2805) in 2024, 3.5% of world imports, ranked #8.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Germany rare earths: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/DEU/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.