How much rare earths do France export?
It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $98.2 million in 2024, 8.8% of world exports of rare-earth metals and compounds (HS 2805) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 18% of its rare earths exports by value.
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France's rare earths exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $98.2 million | 8.8% | 19,236 t | $5,104 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2805 (Alkali and rare-earth metals; scandium and yttrium).
Where France's rare earths goes
| Destination | Value | Share of France's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18M | 18% |
| Germany | $17M | 17% |
| Poland | $16M | 16% |
| Other Asia, nes | $14M | 14% |
| Finland | $7M | 7.1% |
France as a buyer of rare earths
France imported $48.2 million of rare-earth metals and compounds (HS 2805) in 2024, 4.3% of world imports, ranked #5. Largest sources: China (54%), Germany (36%), United States (3.2%), Canada (2%), Netherlands (1%).
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "France rare earths: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/FRA/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.