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Holmium

Companies

Key Companies in the Holmium Value Chain

The Holmium industry encompasses at least 4 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 15 tonnes and prices around 80-130 $/kg oxide, the Holmium market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.

Annual Production

15

tonnes

Market Price

80-130

$/kg oxide

Top Producer

China

95% share

Companies Tracked

4

Major Producers and Processors

The following companies are key participants in the Holmium supply chain:

China Southern Rare Earth Group

Producer
China

Primary global source of separated holmium from ion-adsorption clay processing

Lumenis

End user
Israel

Leading medical laser company using Ho:YAG lasers for urology and other surgical applications

Boston Scientific

End user BSX
United States

Major medical device company marketing holmium laser lithotripsy systems for kidney stone treatment

Olympus

End user 7733.T
Japan

Manufactures holmium laser systems for urological surgical procedures

Corporate Strategy Trends

Major consumers of Holmium across the strongest permanent magnets and medical lasers for surgery sectors are increasingly focused on securing long-term supply agreements, investing in supply chain traceability, and supporting new production sources to reduce exposure to the 95% concentration in China.

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