Cerium and lanthanum accounted for almost two thirds of the consumption of rare earths worldwide in 2018, accounting for around 35 percent and 30 percent of global consumption, respectively.
Rare earths are forecast to be widely used for catalyst and magnet applications in the next decade.
Distribution of rare earth consumption volume worldwide in 2018 by element
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