America’s Import Reliance of Critical Minerals

What We're Showing

This graphic uses data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to visualize America’s import dependence for 30 different key non-fuel minerals along with the nation that the U.S. primarily imports each mineral from.

Key Takeaway

Of the most important minerals deemed by the USGS, the U.S. was 95% or more reliant on imports for 13 different minerals, with China being the primary import source for more than half of these.

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