Pound of Rare Earth Elements

Pound of Rare Earth Elements

$620/kg or $281/lb

A pound of rare earth elements refers to raw materials consisting of the 17 metallic elements like neodymium and dysprosium used in high-tech applications such as magnets for EVs and wind turbines.

Estimated value as of 2026 · Source: Average of current investor reference prices for key REEs like neodymium, praseo…

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Prices for individual rare earths vary dramatically, from $200/kg for neodymium to over $4,000/kg for terbium, driven by supply constraints and demand from green technologies.

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Price History

2020$170/kg ($77/lb)2022$1,000/kg ($454/lb)2024$230/kg ($104/lb)2025$370/kg ($168/lb)2026$620/kg or $281/lb

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