The U.S. Relies Heavily on China for These 10 Minerals ⛏️

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

• The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that in 2022, China was the world’s leading producer of 30 out of 50 critical minerals.
• On August 1, 2023, China implemented export controls on gallium and germanium, as well as dozens of related products made with those metals.