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3 records · 1 region · 2023–2035. Each period links to its record: the value, its source evidence and original document.
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How this measure is built
- Definition
- Share of rare earth refining output accounted for by the dominant supplying country.
- Measure
- One slice of Rare earth refining output ( form: share, segment: top supplier ) . Volume of refined rare earth elements produced over a specified period. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
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Sources · 1 document
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply concentration, export restrictions and declining investment put critical mineral security at risk | IEA | — | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest share of top supplier in rare earth refining?
Global: 85% in 2025. IEA projects 70% for 2035.
Where does this data come from?
From 1 document published by IEA. Every figure on this page links to its record, which preserves the original source evidence.
How often is it updated?
Annual. The newest published period is 2025; the next release should cover 2026. A new figure appears here once the publisher releases it and it passes verification.
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StatOrigin. (2026). Share of top supplier in rare earth refining [Data set]. Retrieved October 28, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/indicators/share-of-top-supplier-in-rare-earth-refining
"Share of top supplier in rare earth refining." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/indicators/share-of-top-supplier-in-rare-earth-refining. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.
StatOrigin. "Share of top supplier in rare earth refining." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 28, 2026. https://statorigin.org/indicators/share-of-top-supplier-in-rare-earth-refining.
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