China appears in the producer rankings for 10 of the critical minerals tracked at Critical Minerals HQ. Each page below sources its supply-share, export-control and US import-reliance claims directly from the documented copy on the corresponding mineral page.
China controls over 50% of global production, making it a supply chain vulnerability.
China controls approximately 80% of global tungsten production.
China imposed export controls on gallium in 2023, creating immediate supply disruption.
China controls over 80% of global germanium production and imposed export controls in 2023.
Virtually every lithium-ion EV battery requires graphite for its anode, and China controls over 80% of global graphite processing.
China dominates global magnesium production with approximately 85% of world output.
China controls 85% of global rare earth processing, making supply security a top priority for the U.S. and allies.
Dysprosium is critical for high-performance EV motors and wind turbines operating in high-temperature environments, with China controlling over 90% of production.
It is produced almost exclusively in China, creating a critical supply chain chokepoint.
It is essential for semiconductor manufacturing and refrigerant production, with China controlling over 60% of global output.