United States Rare Earth Elements Market 2025 | Growth Drivers, Key Players & Investment Opportunities

Market Size and Growth

The Global Rare Earth Elements Market is growing at a CAGR of 9.4% during the forecast period (2024-2031)

Key Development:

United States: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In August 2025, Critical Metals Corp. signed a 10-year agreement to supply heavy rare earth concentrate (up to 10,000 metric tons/year) from its Greenland project to a U.S. government-funded processing facility, supporting diversification of supply chains away from China.

✅ In August 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy announced nearly US$1 billion in proposed funding to strengthen critical-mineral supply chains, with around US$135 million directed toward rare earth element processing and recycling initiatives.

✅ In July 2025, MP Materials Corp. entered a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense to accelerate construction of a 10,000-ton/year rare earth magnet manufacturing facility, positioning the U.S. as a key player in domestic magnet production.

Japan: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In August 2025, Japan advanced its rare earth independence strategy through new public-private investments focused on overseas mining ventures, refining innovation, and supply-chain resilience to reduce reliance on China.

✅ In July 2025, Japan announced plans to begin test mining of deep-sea mud deposits rich in rare earth elements by early 2026, aiming to secure long-term domestic supply from ocean resources.

✅ In March 2025, Japan and France launched a joint project involving Iwatani Corporation and JOGMEC to refine heavy rare earths in France, with agreements expected to meet up to 20 % of Japan's demand for dysprosium and terbium.

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Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 metallic elements essential for high-tech applications, including electronics, renewable energy, defense, and electric vehicles. Known for their magnetic, luminescent, and catalytic properties, REEs play a critical role in modern clean energy and digital technologies.

Recent Mergers and acquisitions:

United States: Recent M&A and Strategic Deals

✅ In September 2025, USA Rare Earth announced the acquisition of Less Common Metals (LCM), a UK-based rare earth alloy producer. The deal strengthens the company's mine-to-magnet integration by combining U.S. mining operations with European refining and magnet alloy capabilities.

✅ In July 2025, MP Materials Corp. entered a multi-billion-dollar strategic partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense. The agreement includes a $400 million preferred stock and warrant investment and a long-term offtake commitment, reinforcing the domestic rare earth magnet supply chain.

✅ In March 2025, USA Rare Earth completed its business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. II (IPXX), becoming a publicly listed company. The merger provided significant capital to advance the company's integrated U.S. rare earth mining and magnet manufacturing strategy.

Japan: Recent M&A and Strategic Deals

✅ In March 2025, Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) and Iwatani Corporation invested approximately €110 million in Caremag SAS (France). The joint venture enhances Japan's access to heavy rare earth refining capacity and strengthens its long-term supply security.

Key Players:

=> China Rare Earth Holdings Limited, Arafura Resources Limited, Lynas Corporation, Ltd., Avalon Advanced Materials Inc., Alkane Resources Ltd, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd, Canada Rare Earth Corporation, Iluka Resources Ltd., Eutectix LLC, Rare Element Resources Ltd and others.

Growth Forecast Projected:

The Global Rare Earth Elements Market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2024 and 2031. In 2023, the market is growing at a steady rate, and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon.

Research Process:

Both primary and secondary data sources have been used in the global Rare Earth Elements Market research report. During the research process, a wide range of industry-affecting factors are examined, including governmental regulations, market conditions, competitive levels, historical data, market situation, technological advancements, upcoming developments, in related businesses, as well as market volatility, prospects, potential barriers, and challenges.

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Key Segments:

➥ By Type: Metals (Cerium, Erbium, Europ!um, Gadolinium, Holmium, Lanthanum, Neodymium, Praseodymium, Promethium, Samarium, Scandium, Terbium, Thulium, Ytterbium, Yttrium), Compounds (Cerium Compounds, Carbonates, Chlorides, Oxides, Others)

➥ By Source: Bastnäsite, Loparite, Monazite, Rare-Earth Laterite, Xenotime, Others

➥ By Application: Magnets, Catalyst, Metals Alloys, Polishing, Ceramics/Glass, Additives, Others

➥ By End-User: Industrial, Automotive, Glass, Fluorescent Lighting, Electronics (Smartphones, Readers, Loudspeakers, Portable Computers, Cameras, Others), Others

Regional Analysis for Rare Earth Elements Market:

⇥ North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)

⇥ Europe (U.K., Italy, Germany, Russia, France, Spain, The Netherlands and Rest of Europe)

⇥ Asia-Pacific (India, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia Rest of Asia Pacific)

⇥ South America (Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America)

⇥ Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa)

Benefits of the Report:

Chapter 1: Sets the stage by outlining the report's coverage, summarizing key market segments by region, product type, and application. Presents a snapshot of market sizes, growth potential across segments, and anticipated industry evolution both short and long term.

Chapter 2: Highlights pivotal market insights and uncovers the most significant emerging trends driving change within the industry.

Chapter 3: Offers an in-depth look at the competitive landscape among Rare Earth Elements producers, including revenue shares, strategic moves, and recent mergers and acquisitions.

Chapter 4: Presents comprehensive profiles of the market's key players, delving into details such as revenue, profit margins, product portfolios, and company milestones.

Chapters 5 & 6: Analyze Rare Earth Elements revenue at both regional and country levels, providing quantitative breakdowns of market sizes, growth opportunities, and development prospects worldwide.

Chapter 7: Focuses on different market segments by type, examining their individual sizes and potential, guiding readers toward high-impact, untapped market areas.

Chapter 8: Explores segmentation by application, evaluating industry growth potential in various downstream markets and pinpointing promising sectors for expansion.

Chapter 9: Provides a thorough review of the industry's supply chain mapping out both upstream and downstream activities.

Chapter 10: Concludes with a summary of the report's key findings and highlights the most critical takeaways for industry stakeholders.

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FAQ

Q: What is the growth rate of the Rare Earth Elements Market?

A: The market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2031.

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