How much rare earths do United States produce and export?
United States is the 2nd largest producer of rare earths: 51,000 tonnes in 2025, 13% of the world's 390,000 tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $53.8 million in 2024, 4.8% of world exports of rare-earth metals and compounds (HS 2805) (CEPII BACI).
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United States's rare earths production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 51,000 tonnes | 13% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
United States's rare earths exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $53.8 million | 4.8% | 1,736 t | $30,982 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2805 (Alkali and rare-earth metals; scandium and yttrium).
United States as a buyer of rare earths
United States imported $91.7 million of rare-earth metals and compounds (HS 2805) in 2024, 8.2% of world imports, ranked #3. Largest sources: China (54%), Germany (24%), France (19%), United Kingdom (1.2%), Canada (0.7%).
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