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Rare Earth Metals in the United States

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  • 59 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: United States
  • GlobalData
  • ID: 6245431
Rare Earth Metals in the United States industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2020-25, and forecast to 2030). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

  • Rare earth metals are highly sought after for their unique physical and chemical characteristics, such as strong magnetic properties, excellent electrical conductivity, and remarkable heat resistance, which are essential for various advanced technological uses. The market for rare earth metals is defined as the consumption volume for oxides, metals, and alloys in different application segments.
  • Market consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 1.4% between 2020 and 2025, reaching a total of 6,969.8 tonnes in 2025.
  • Cerium had the highest volume in the US rare earth metals market in 2025, with a total of 3,159.9 tonnes, equivalent to 45.3% of the market's overall volume.
  • The US market growth during 2020-25 is primarily attributed to the transition toward green energy and high-performance technologies.

Report Scope

  • Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the rare earth metals market in the United States
  • Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the rare earth metals market in the United States
  • Leading company profiles reveal details of key rare earth metals market players’ global operations and financial performance
  • Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the United States rare earth metals market with five year forecasts by both value and volume

Reasons to Buy

  • What was the size of the United States rare earth metals market by value in 2025?
  • What will be the size of the United States rare earth metals market in 2030?
  • What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the United States rare earth metals market?
  • How has the market performed over the last five years?
  • Who are the top competitors in the United States's rare earth metals market?

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary
1.1. Market volume
1.2. Market volume forecast
1.3. Category segmentation
1.4. Geography segmentation
1.5. Market rivalry
1.6. Competitive landscape
2 Market Overview
2.1. Market definition
2.2. Market analysis
3 Market Data
3.1. Market volume
4 Market Segmentation
4.1. Category segmentation
4.2. Geography segmentation
5 Market Outlook
5.1. Market volume forecast
6 Five Forces Analysis
6.1. Summary
6.2. Buyer power
6.3. Supplier power
6.4. New entrants
6.5. Threat of substitutes
6.6. Degree of rivalry
7 Competitive Landscape
7.1. Who are the leading players?
7.2. What strategies do leading players follow?
7.3. What are the strengths of leading players?
8 Company Profiles
8.1. NioCorp Developments Ltd
8.2. MP Materials Corp
8.3. Texas Mineral Resources Corp
8.4. Rare Element Resources Ltd
8.5. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd
8.6. Energy Fuels Inc
9 Macroeconomic Indicators
9.1. Country data
10 Appendix
10.1. Methodology
10.2. Industry associations
10.3. Related the analyst research
10.4. About the Analyst
List of Tables
Table 1: United States rare earth metals market volume: tonnes, 2020-2025
Table 2: United States rare earth metals market category segmentation: % share, by volume, 2020-2025
Table 3: United States rare earth metals market category segmentation: tonnes, 2020-2025
Table 4: United States rare earth metals market geography segmentation: tonnes, 2025
Table 5: United States rare earth metals market volume forecast: tonnes, 2025-2030
Table 6: NioCorp Developments Ltd: Key Facts
Table 7: NioCorp Developments Ltd: annual financial ratios
Table 8: NioCorp Developments Ltd: key employees
Table 9: MP Materials Corp: Key Facts
Table 10: MP Materials Corp: annual financial ratios
Table 11: MP Materials Corp: key employees
Table 12: Texas Mineral Resources Corp: Key Facts
Table 13: Texas Mineral Resources Corp: annual financial ratios
Table 14: Texas Mineral Resources Corp: key employees
Table 15: Rare Element Resources Ltd: Key Facts
Table 16: Rare Element Resources Ltd: annual financial ratios
Table 17: Rare Element Resources Ltd: key employees
Table 18: Lynas Rare Earths Ltd: Key Facts
Table 19: Lynas Rare Earths Ltd: annual financial ratios
Table 20: Lynas Rare Earths Ltd: key employees
Table 21: Energy Fuels Inc: Key Facts
Table 22: Energy Fuels Inc: annual financial ratios
Table 23: Energy Fuels Inc: key employees
Table 24: United States Size of Population (Million), 2021-2025
Table 25: United States Real GDP (Constant 2010 Prices, $ Billion), 2021-2025
Table 26: United States GDP (Current Prices, $ Billion), 2021-2025
Table 27: United States Inflation, 2021-2025
Table 28: United States Consumer Price Index (Absolute), 2021-2025
Table 29: United States Exchange Rate, 2020-2025
List of Figures
Figure 1: United States rare earth metals market volume: tonnes, 2020-2025
Figure 2: United States rare earth metals market category segmentation: tonnes, 2020-2025
Figure 3: United States rare earth metals market geography segmentation: % share, by volume, 2025
Figure 4: United States rare earth metals market volume forecast: tonnes, 2025-2030
Figure 5: Forces driving competition in the rare earth metals market in the United States, 2025
Figure 6: Drivers of buyer power in the rare earth metals market in the United States, 2025
Figure 7: Drivers of supplier power in the rare earth metals market in the United States, 2025
Figure 8: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the rare earth metals market in the United States, 2025
Figure 9: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the rare earth metals market in the United States, 2025
Figure 10: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the rare earth metals market in the United States, 2025

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • NioCorp Developments Ltd
  • MP Materials Corp
  • Texas Mineral Resources Corp
  • Rare Element Resources Ltd
  • Lynas Rare Earths Ltd
  • Energy Fuels Inc