Rare earth magnets are strong permanent magnets made from the alloys of rare-earth elements and were developed in the 1970s and 1980s. Rare-earth elements are ferromagnetic in nature which can be magnetized like iron. Unlike, ferrite or alnico magnets, rare-earth magnets have comparatively higher magnetic field strength and magnetic stability. However, these magnets have a lower Curie temperature due to which they exhibit magnetism only at low temperatures. Therefore, in order to enhance their natural magnetic properties, rare-earth magnet compounds are mixed with transition metals like iron, nickel and cobalt, which have higher Curie temperatures.

According to the latest report by IMARC Group, the global rare earth magnet market size has grown at a CAGR of 7.45% during 2011-2018, reaching a value of around US$ 12.62 Billion in 2018. The major factor which has contributed to the growth of the market is the lack of substitutes for rare earth magnets. Some of the other factors which have influenced the market in recent years include the initiatives undertaken by governments to encourage the use of eco-friendly technologies to reduce carbon emissions and the increasing awareness about advanced energy technologies among the consumers.

Highlights of the Global Rare-Earth Magnet market:             

• Rare-earth magnets are made from the alloys of the rare-earth elements and represent the strongest type of permanent magnets
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• There are two types of permanent magnets - samarium cobalt (SmCo) magnets and neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets
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• China is the largest producer of rare-earth magnets.

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