What we’re showing
America's top 10 critical minerals, ranked by China's share of their imports.
Key takeaway
The U.S. is highly reliant on Chinese production of critical minerals, both through direct sourcing from China and indirectly due to the predominance of Chinese materials in global supply chains.
Context
Rank | Critical Mineral | Total US Imports for Consumption (metric tons) | China's Share of U.S. Imports |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Yttrium | 1,000 | 94% |
2 | Rare Earths (compounds and metals) | 11,940 | 74% |
3 | Bismuth | 2,800 | 65% |
4 | Antimony | 25,590 | 63% |
5 | Arsenic | 5,400 | 57% |
6 | Germanium | 29,000 | 54% |
7 | Gallium | 12,000 | 53% |
8 | Barite | 2,300 | 38% |
9 | Graphite (natural) | 82,000 | 33% |
10 | Tungsten | 14,000 | 29% |
China’s share of U.S. imports is based on average imports from 2018 to 2021.
https://www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-11/2023_Annual_Report_to_Congress.pdf