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Holmium
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| Product | Price | Source and period | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmium Oxide (Ho2O3 99.5% Magnetic Flux Concentrator) | Not published $/kg | No free current source Background only: USGS 2025 annual average: $70.00 $/kg (yearly average, not a current price) | - |
- Largest producer
- China 74%
- Concentration (HHI)
- 5,679
- Producing countries
- 6
- Export measures
- 0
Global Production by Country
USGS MCS 2026 ground truthTop producing jurisdictions, annual metric output (metric tons Ho2O3 equivalent), and modeled global production shares.
| Country | Production (metric tons Ho2O3 equivalent) | Global Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 280 | 73.7% |
| Myanmar | 55.00 | 14.5% |
| Australia | 18.00 | 4.7% |
| United States | 12.00 | 3.2% |
| Other producers | 9.00 | 2.4% |
| India | 6.00 | 1.6% |
Research
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Analytics for holmium
Opens with Holmium Oxide (Ho2O3 99.5% Magnetic Flux Concentrator) selected and its usual route suggested: High purity heavy rare earth separation plant, air express to Narita.
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- Secondary recovery →Critical minerals in red mud, slag, fly ash and tailings, and who holds them.
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How concentrated is global mine production of holmium?▼
Global holmium extraction is highly concentrated with a Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) of 5,679. The leading producer is China, representing 74% of global mine output, with 6 countries reporting commercial production, based on USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries (MCS 2026).
Which jurisdictions enforce export controls or bans on holmium?▼
According to USGS compilations effective January 2026, there are currently no major statutory export bans specifically restricting physical holmium shipments, though standard customs tariffs and cross-border transport regulations apply.
What is the net import reliance and critical supply vulnerability for holmium?▼
Holmium is designated as an economically essential critical commodity with strategic supply dependencies tracked across major processing and refining corridors.