Rare Earth Magnet Market Size, Share, Growth and Industry analysis, By Type (Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) Magnets, Samarium-Cobalt (SmCo) Magnets), By Application (Automobile, Electronics, Power Generators, Medical Industry, Wind Power, Others) and Regional Forecast to 2034

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RARE EARTH MAGNET MARKET OVERVIEW

The global rare earth magnet market size was valued at USD 13.63 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 27.49 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 8.11% from 2025 to 2034.

The United States Rare Earth Magnet Market size is projected at USD 4.53 Billion in 2025, the Europe Rare Earth Magnet Market size is projected at USD 3.49 Billion in 2025, and the China Rare Earth Magnet Market size is projected at USD 3.61 Billion in 2025.

Permanent magnets that are manufactured from alloy of rare-earth elements are referred to as rare earth magnet. They produce powerful magnetic fields that aid in product downsizing, enhance performance, and lower production costs. These magnets are typically coated or plated to prevent breaking, chipping, or crumbling into powder because they are fragile and prone to corrosion. They are used in the production of engines, separator, printer, mics, automotive starters, acoustic transducers, and computer disc drives because to their many advantages.

KEY FINDINGS

• Market Size and Growth: In 2025 NdFeB magnets accounted for approximately 96 % of global rare‑earth magnet demand.
• Key Market Driver: Electric vehicles represented over 45 % of NdFeB magnet usage and drove increased demand
• Major Market Restraint: Over 80 % of rare‑earth processing capacity remains controlled by one country, creating supply vulnerability
• Emerging Trends: Recycling of rare‑earth magnets is projected to grow by 13 % adoption and scale to ~10 % of supply by 2036
• Regional Leadership: China held roughly 69–70 % of global rare‑earth mining and about 90 % of refining/processing capacity
• Competitive Landscape: U.S. bonded magnet segment contributes over 25 % of global bonded rare‑earth magnet output
• Market Segmentation: NdFeB magnets made up around 60 % of bonded magnet market share while SmCo comprised about 40 %
• Recent Development: Midstream recycling and thermal‑stability advances improved performance metrics by approximately 15 %

COVID-19 IMPACT

Interruption in Supply Chains to Deplete Market Growth

The eruption of COVID-19 has done act as a substantial restraint on some market in 2020, as businesses have been disrupted due to global government lockdowns. COVID-19 is a contagious disease that causes flu-like symptoms such as fever, coughing, and difficulty breathing. National governments' efforts to limit transfer have led to a decrease in business growth and confined trade in goods and services, with nations entering a 'lock down' state. Businesses suffered as a result of the outbreak in 2020 and 2021. Many markets were been affected from this because the main focus was on the respiratory issues. The market growth is expected to rebound from the shock over the forecast period.

LATEST TRENDS

Automotive Sector to Intensify Market Magnification

Prior to now, the use of rare earth magnet was primarily restricted to the automobile and motor industry. However, the need for earth magnet has recently increased from a number of new industries, including the production of electronics, medical devices, and actuators. Additionally, the electric motor sector is growing moderately as a result of fast urbanization, industrialization, greater electricity penetration, and rising degrees of automation in a number of sectors. This development is positively affecting the demand for rare earth magnet market because the automotive sector is one of the main end users of these materials. In addition, the future market growth is predicted to be boosted by the expansion of wind energy producing facilities due to the increasing population and rising need for power.

• The United States’ rare‑earth mineral concentrate production increased to 45 000 t in 2024, up from 41 600 t in 2023—according to U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries 2025—highlighting renewed mining activity in southern heavy‑mineral‑sand operations.

• U.S. apparent consumption of rare‑earth compounds and metals reached 10 100 t in 2023, compared with 7 900 t in 2021, driven by higher demand in electronics and clean‑energy applications—according to U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries 2025.

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RARE EARTH MAGNET MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type Analysis

According to type, the market can be segmented into Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) Magnets, Samarium-Cobalt (SmCo) Magnets

Neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets are the leading part of the type segment

By Application Analysis

According to application, the market can be segmented into Automobile, Electronics, Power Generators, Medical Industry, Wind Power, Others

Automobile are the leading part of the application segment

DRIVING FACTORS

Elevation in Industrialization Practices to Boost Market Share

Positive outlooks for the automobile and electronic industries, in addition to the quick industrialization, are anticipated to be the main drivers of the development of the market growth. In addition, it is projected that rising both private and public sector investment in small and medium-sized enterprises will fuel rare earth magnet market share expansion in the coming years.

• Net import reliance for rare‑earth compounds and metals remained >95 % from 2022 through 2024, spurring U.S. policy initiatives to expand domestic processing capacity—according to U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries 2025.

• Employment in U.S. rare‑earth mining and milling rose to an annual average of 450 workers in 2023, up from 350 in 2022, underscoring workforce growth in critical‑minerals sectors—according to U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries 2024.

High Performance of the Magnet to Expand Market Forwarding

Permanent magnets called rare earth magnet are created by magnetizing materials, and they generate their inherent magnetic field. Among these are alloys made of rare earth elements like neodymium, samarium, and dysprosium. Unlike electromagnets, rare earth permanent magnet retains their magnetic properties even after being heated over the Curie point. Rare earth magnet are the powerful permanent magnets currently on the market, and they perform much better than alnico and ceramic/ferrite magnets (primarily a collection of strontium, carbonate followed by aluminum, nickel and cobalt, separately). Neodymium (Nd-Fe-B) & samarium cobalt rare earth magnet are the two most used varieties (SmCo). Due to the fact that they originate from the same metal series, both varieties have comparable characteristics and crystal structures. They are typically brittle but quite sturdy.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Fluctuating Raw Material Costs to Deplete Market Advancement

One of the main things preventing the expansion of the market is fluctuating raw material costs. It has broad repercussions for manufacturing businesses. Unexpected challenges are destabilizing distribution channels and making it harder for manufacturers to provide high-quality goods at competitive rates and make a profit, from increasing energy costs to unanticipated fluctuations in raw material prices. Rare magnet and other similar raw materials utilized to make permanent magnets have seen price variations. The added expenses are passed on to consumers by manufacturers. This occasionally leads to lower consumption of permanent magnets and damages their reputation as affordable materials. Prices for earth magnet have increased recently, however, this occasionally leads to lower consumption of the magnets and damages their reputation as affordable materials. Due to growing supply restrictions from, the price of rare earth minerals is extremely erratic in the instance of earth magnet. All the mentioned factor will further cause a hindrance in rare earth magnet market growth.

• U.S. exports of rare‑earth ores and compounds fell to 20 700 t in 2023 from 46 000 t in 2022, reflecting supply‑chain disruptions and trade policy shifts—according to U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries 2025.

• Imports of rare‑earth compounds into the U.S. declined to 8 920 t in 2023 from 10 700 t in 2022, indicating volatility in upstream supply and pricing pressures on downstream manufacturers—according to U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries 2025.

RARE EARTH MAGNET MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

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Appealing Marketing Tactics to Foster Market Growth in Asia Pacific and North America

The rare earth magnet market is expanding profitably in Asia Pacific as a result of stringent environmental protection regulations, encouraging government energy conservation initiatives, and growing customer awareness of product quality. With the rising need for industrial products in Asia Pacific over the last few years, permanent magnet demand has been steadily increasing, which is assisting the industry's expansion. 

With the rising need for industrial products in North America over the last few years, permanent magnet demand has been steadily increasing, which is assisting the industry's expansion.  Additionally, the new technology delivers a significant reduction in maintenance expenses, which accounts for the positive reception it has gotten from a significant number of consumers across numerous industries. Because of their relatively low manufacturing costs and increasing industrialization, economies like North America are attracting investments from manufacturers.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios.

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• Shin‑Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. holds 19.86 % of Japan’s NdFeB magnet market and reported a 12 % sales increase in 2024—according to Astute Analytica’s Japan Neodymium Iron Boron Magnet Market report. 

• Hitachi Metals, Ltd. (now Proterial Ltd.) commands 26.46 % market share in Japan’s NdFeB segment, boosting output by 10 % in 2024 through a strategic Toyota partnership—according to Astute Analytica’s Japan Neodymium Iron Boron Magnet Market report.

List of Top Rare Earth Magnet Companies

• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd
• Hitachi Metals, Ltd
• Arnold Magnetic Technologies
• Bunting Magnetics Co.

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