| Product Code: ETC343822 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Japan continued to heavily rely on imports of rare earth metals, with Vietnam, China, Thailand, Philippines, and the USA being the top exporting countries. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating concentration, the industry saw steady growth with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.11% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a significant decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -26.28%, highlighting potential shifts in the market dynamics and the need for further analysis to understand the changing landscape of rare earth metals imports in Japan.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for rare earth metals in high-tech industries such as electronics, renewable energy, and automotive. |
4.2.2 Growing focus on sustainability and environmental concerns driving the need for rare earth metals for green technologies. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to secure a stable supply of rare earth metals for domestic industries. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in rare earth metals prices due to geopolitical tensions and trade disputes. |
4.3.2 Limited availability of rare earth metal deposits, leading to concerns about future supply. |
4.3.3 Environmental and regulatory challenges associated with rare earth metals mining and processing. |
5 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Trends |
6 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Cerium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Lanthanum Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Neodymium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Yttrium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Praseodymium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Samarium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.9 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Dysprosium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.10 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Dysprosium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Permanent Magnets, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal Alloys, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass Polishing, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass Additives, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Catalysts, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Phosphors, 2021-2031F |
6.2.8 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2.9 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of rare earth metals sourced from domestic mines. |
8.2 Investment in research and development for rare earth metals recycling technologies. |
8.3 Adoption rate of rare earth metal substitutes in key industries. |
9 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Rare Earth Metals Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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