Demand in the United States for rare earths by application 2017

The data shows the demand for rare earths in the U.S. by application in 2017. In that year, 55% of the demand for rare earths was attributable to catalysts. Rare earth supply in the U.S. is fully dependent on imports, primarily from China. Rare earth elements today are commonly used in automobile catalysts and petroleum refining catalysts, televisions, magnets, batteries, and medical devices.