Product Code: ETC343848 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Although the growth rate starts strong at -0.00% in 2025, it steadily loses momentum, ending at -0.01% by 2029.
The South African rare earth metals market is vital for high-tech industries such as electronics, renewable energy, and defense. Rare earth metals are critical for the production of magnets, batteries, and catalysts due to their unique magnetic and conductive properties. The market is expanding due to global demand for rare earth materials and efforts to secure a local supply chain.
The global demand for rare earth metals in electronics, renewable energy, and automotive industries is driving the rare earth metals market in South Africa. The country has significant deposits of rare earth elements, attracting investments for extraction and processing.
Challenges in South Africa`s rare earth metals market include environmental concerns related to mining and processing, as well as fluctuating global demand and prices. Limited local refining capacity and the dominance of international players in the supply chain further challenge the development of a sustainable and competitive market.
Government policies in South Africa focus on the sustainable extraction and export of rare earth metals. These policies include environmental regulations, resource management, and strategies to promote local beneficiation and value addition.
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 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Overview |
3.1 South Africa Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for rare earth metals in the electronics and renewable energy industries |
4.2.2 South Africa's rich reserves of rare earth metals |
4.2.3 Growing focus on sustainable and green technologies |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of rare earth metals in the global market |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and environmental concerns related to mining rare earth metals |
4.3.3 Competition from other countries with established rare earth metal industries |
5 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Trends |
6 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market, By Types |
6.1 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Cerium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Lanthanum Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Neodymium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Yttrium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Praseodymium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Samarium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.9 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Dysprosium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.10 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Dysprosium Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.2 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Permanent Magnets, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal Alloys, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass Polishing, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass Additives, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Catalysts, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Phosphors, 2021-2031F |
6.2.8 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2.9 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Exploration and mining activities in South Africa's rare earth metal deposits |
8.2 Investment in research and development of rare earth metal extraction and processing technologies |
8.3 Adoption of rare earth metals in key industries such as electronics and renewable energy applications |
9 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 South Africa Rare Earth Metals Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |