In 2021, China was by far the world's largest producer of rare earth elements (REEs), producing a nearly 61 percent share. The global production of REEs amounted to approximately 277,100 metric tons in that year.
Distribution of rare earth element production worldwide in 2021, by select country
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NRCan. (February 14, 2023). Distribution of rare earth element production worldwide in 2021, by select country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/604345/distribution-of-rare-earth-element-production-worldwide-by-country/
NRCan. "Distribution of rare earth element production worldwide in 2021, by select country." Chart. February 14, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 03, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/604345/distribution-of-rare-earth-element-production-worldwide-by-country/
NRCan. (2023). Distribution of rare earth element production worldwide in 2021, by select country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 03, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/604345/distribution-of-rare-earth-element-production-worldwide-by-country/
NRCan. "Distribution of Rare Earth Element Production Worldwide in 2021, by Select Country." Statista, Statista Inc., 14 Feb 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/604345/distribution-of-rare-earth-element-production-worldwide-by-country/
NRCan, Distribution of rare earth element production worldwide in 2021, by select country Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/604345/distribution-of-rare-earth-element-production-worldwide-by-country/ (last visited December 03, 2023)
Distribution of rare earth element production worldwide in 2021, by select country [Graph], NRCan, February 14, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/604345/distribution-of-rare-earth-element-production-worldwide-by-country/