| Product Code: ETC5390834 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
New Zealand`s rare-earth metals import market in 2024 continued to be dominated by key exporters including Australia, USA, Bulgaria, China, and Switzerland. Despite a high concentration level, the market experienced a significant decline with a CAGR of -22.48% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate in 2024 also remained negative at -19.73%, indicating a challenging environment for rare-earth metals imports. It will be interesting to see how the market dynamics evolve in the coming years amidst global economic uncertainties and shifting trade patterns.

By 2027, New Zealand's Rare-Earth Metals market is forecasted to achieve a stable growth rate of 3.85%, with China leading the Asia region, followed by India, Japan, Australia and South Korea.

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 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Overview |
3.1 New Zealand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 New Zealand 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 electric vehicles. |
4.2.2 Growing focus on sustainable practices and green technologies driving the need for rare-earth metals. |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies and initiatives supporting the mining and production of rare-earth metals in New Zealand. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited domestic reserves of rare-earth metals in New Zealand, leading to reliance on imports. |
4.3.2 Fluctuating prices of rare-earth metals in the global market impacting the profitability of local producers. |
4.3.3 Environmental concerns and regulations related to mining and processing rare-earth metals. |
5 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Trends |
6 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Segmentations |
6.1 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Cerium Oxide, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Lanthanum Oxide, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Neodymium Oxide, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Yttrium Oxide, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Praseodymium Oxide, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Samarium Oxide, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.9 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Dysprosium Oxide, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.10 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Dysprosium Oxide, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Permanent Magnets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal Alloys, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass Polishing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass Additives, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Catalysts, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.7 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Phosphors, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.8 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.9 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of rare-earth metal recycling rate in New Zealand. |
8.2 Investment in research and development for new rare-earth metal extraction technologies. |
8.3 Number of partnerships and collaborations between New Zealand rare-earth metal producers and high-tech industries for value-added products development. |
9 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 New Zealand Rare-Earth Metals Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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