세계의 자원 민족주의 시장 예측 : 자원유형별, 정책유형별, 이해 관계자 그룹별, 리스크 레벨별, 최종사용자별, 지역별 분석(-2032년)

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Resource Nationalism Market is accounted for $3.1 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period. Resource nationalism refers to a policy approach where governments assert greater control over natural resources within their borders, often prioritizing national interests over foreign investment. This can involve increasing taxes, royalties, or ownership stakes in resource projects, restricting exports, or mandating local processing and employment. Typically seen in sectors like mining, oil, and gas, resource nationalism aims to maximize economic benefits for the host country, especially during commodity booms. While it can promote domestic development, it may also deter foreign investment and disrupt global supply chains. The trend is growing amid rising demand for critical minerals essential to green and digital technologies.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Strategic Control of Natural Assets

Strategic control of natural assets is a key driver of the resource nationalism market. Governments are increasingly asserting authority over domestic resources to secure economic sovereignty and maximize national benefits. This includes raising royalties, mandating local processing, and increasing state participation in resource ventures. Such policies aim to retain more value within the country, especially during commodity booms. As global competition for critical minerals intensifies, nations prioritize resource control to support industrial growth, energy security, and geopolitical leverage.

Restraint:

Reduced Foreign Investment

Reduced foreign investment poses a significant restraint to the resource nationalism market. Policies that increase taxes, limit ownership, or restrict exports can deter international companies from investing in resource-rich regions. Investors may perceive heightened political risk, regulatory uncertainty, and lower returns. This can slow project development, reduce capital inflows, and hinder technological advancement. While resource nationalism aims to promote domestic interests, balancing national control with investor confidence is crucial to sustaining long-term growth and global competitiveness.

Opportunity:

Geopolitical Tensions

Geopolitical tensions present a major opportunity for the resource nationalism market. As global rivalries intensify and supply chains become more fragmented, countries are reevaluating their dependence on foreign resource control. Strategic minerals essential to defense, energy, and technology sectors are increasingly viewed as national security assets. This shift encourages governments to assert ownership, restrict exports, and prioritize domestic processing. Resource nationalism becomes a tool for economic resilience and geopolitical influence, especially amid rising demand for green and digital technologies.

Threat:

Operational Inefficiencies

Operational inefficiencies pose a notable threat to the resource nationalism market. Increased government intervention can lead to bureaucratic delays, mismanagement, and reduced productivity in resource projects. Mandating local employment or processing without adequate infrastructure may strain operations. Additionally, state-owned enterprises may lack the agility and expertise of private firms, impacting competitiveness. These inefficiencies can reduce output, inflate costs, and disrupt supply chains. Thus it hinders the growth of the market.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the market by exposing vulnerabilities in global supply chains and intensifying calls for domestic resource control. Lockdowns and trade restrictions highlighted the risks of foreign dependence, prompting governments to prioritize national interests. Resource-rich countries reevaluated export policies and ownership structures to safeguard economic stability. While investment slowed during the crisis, the pandemic accelerated the shift toward strategic autonomy. Post-COVID, resource nationalism is gaining momentum as nations seek to secure critical minerals for recovery and resilience.

The mining industry segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The mining industry segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, as mining is central to national economies, especially in resource-rich countries, making it a prime target for policy intervention. Governments are increasing royalties, mandating local beneficiation, and asserting ownership in mining ventures to capture more value. The sector's role in supplying critical minerals for green technologies further elevates its strategic importance. As demand rises, mining remains the focal point of resource nationalism efforts.

The minerals and metals segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the minerals and metals segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, due to global push for clean energy and digital infrastructure, demand for lithium, cobalt, rare earths, and other strategic minerals is surging. Governments are prioritizing control over these resources to support domestic industries and reduce foreign dependence. Innovation in extraction and processing, coupled with rising geopolitical tensions, amplifies growth. This segment's critical role in future technologies makes it a key driver of resource nationalism expansion.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, due to region's abundant natural resources, growing industrial base, and assertive policy frameworks drive market dominance. Countries like China, Indonesia, and India are implementing measures to retain more value from resource extraction, including export restrictions and local processing mandates. Rising demand for critical minerals and energy security concerns further support this trend. Asia Pacific's strategic focus on resource control positions it as a global leader in the market.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, owing to region's increasing emphasis on securing critical minerals for clean energy and defense applications drives policy shifts. The U.S. and Canada are investing in domestic mining, refining, and recycling to reduce reliance on foreign sources. Legislative support, strategic partnerships, and geopolitical tensions accelerate growth. As global competition intensifies North America's proactive stance on resource autonomy fuels rapid expansion in the market.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Resource Nationalism Market include Rio Tinto Group, BHP Group Ltd, Glencore PLC, Vale S.A., Anglo American PLC, Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Newmont Corporation, Codelco, Saudi Aramco, Petrobras, PetroChina Co., Ltd., Gazprom PJSC, YPF S.A., Ecopetrol S.A., and CNOOC Limited.

Key Developments:

In February 2025, Vale S.A. and Caterpillar Inc. have entered a five-year global framework agreement to deepen collaboration on productivity, innovation and decarbonization - including dual-fuel haul trucks, battery-electric systems and carbon-reduction strategies in Vale's mining operations.

In January 2025, Vale S.A. and GreenIron H2 AB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore decarbonisation initiatives in Brazil and Sweden, including a feasibility study for a direct-reduction facility using green hydrogen and Vale supplying iron-ore agglomerates to GreenIron in Sweden.

Resource Types Covered:

• Oil and Gas
• Minerals and Metals
• Rare Earth Elements
• Coal
• Agricultural Commodities
• Water Resources

Policy Types Covered:

• State Ownership and Nationalization
• Export Controls and Quotas
• Local Content and Employment Policies
• Royalty and Taxation Reforms
• Licensing and Concession Regulations
• Foreign Investment Restrictions

Stakeholder Groups Covered:

• Governments and Regulators
• State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)
• Private and Multinational Corporations
• Investors and Financial Institutions
• Trade and Industry Associations

Risk Levels Covered:

• High-Risk Nations
• Moderate-Risk Nations
• Low-Risk Nations

End Users Covered:

• Mining Industry
• Renewable and Clean Energy
• Manufacturing and Supply Chain
• Agriculture and Food Security
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

• Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
• Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
• Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
• Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
• Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
• Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
• Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
• Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

• 2.1 Abstract
• 2.2 Stake Holders
• 2.3 Research Scope
• 2.4 Research Methodology
  • 2.4.1 Data Mining
  • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
  • 2.4.3 Data Validation
  • 2.4.4 Research Approach
• 2.5 Research Sources
  • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
  • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
  • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Drivers
• 3.3 Restraints
• 3.4 Opportunities
• 3.5 Threats
• 3.6 End User Analysis
• 3.7 Emerging Markets
• 3.8 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

• 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
• 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
• 4.3 Threat of substitutes
• 4.4 Threat of new entrants
• 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Resource Nationalism Market, By Resource Type

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Oil and Gas
• 5.3 Minerals and Metals
• 5.4 Rare Earth Elements
• 5.5 Coal
• 5.6 Agricultural Commodities
• 5.7 Water Resources

6 Global Resource Nationalism Market, By Policy Type

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 State Ownership and Nationalization
• 6.3 Export Controls and Quotas
• 6.4 Local Content and Employment Policies
• 6.5 Royalty and Taxation Reforms
• 6.6 Licensing and Concession Regulations
• 6.7 Foreign Investment Restrictions

7 Global Resource Nationalism Market, By Stakeholder Group

• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Governments and Regulators
• 7.3 State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)
• 7.4 Private and Multinational Corporations
• 7.5 Investors and Financial Institutions
• 7.6 Trade and Industry Associations

8 Global Resource Nationalism Market, By Risk Level

• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 High-Risk Nations
• 8.3 Moderate-Risk Nations
• 8.4 Low-Risk Nations

9 Global Resource Nationalism Market, By End User

• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 Mining Industry
• 9.3 Renewable and Clean Energy
• 9.4 Manufacturing and Supply Chain
• 9.5 Agriculture and Food Security
• 9.6 Other End Users

10 Global Resource Nationalism Market, By Geography

• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 North America
  • 10.2.1 US
  • 10.2.2 Canada
  • 10.2.3 Mexico
• 10.3 Europe
  • 10.3.1 Germany
  • 10.3.2 UK
  • 10.3.3 Italy
  • 10.3.4 France
  • 10.3.5 Spain
  • 10.3.6 Rest of Europe
• 10.4 Asia Pacific
  • 10.4.1 Japan
  • 10.4.2 China
  • 10.4.3 India
  • 10.4.4 Australia
  • 10.4.5 New Zealand
  • 10.4.6 South Korea
  • 10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 10.5 South America
  • 10.5.1 Argentina
  • 10.5.2 Brazil
  • 10.5.3 Chile
  • 10.5.4 Rest of South America
• 10.6 Middle East & Africa
  • 10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
  • 10.6.2 UAE
  • 10.6.3 Qatar
  • 10.6.4 South Africa
  • 10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

11 Key Developments

• 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
• 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
• 11.3 New Product Launch
• 11.4 Expansions
• 11.5 Other Key Strategies

12 Company Profiling

• 12.1 Rio Tinto Group
• 12.2 BHP Group Ltd
• 12.3 Glencore PLC
• 12.4 Vale S.A.
• 12.5 Anglo American PLC
• 12.6 Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
• 12.7 Newmont Corporation
• 12.8 Codelco
• 12.9 Saudi Aramco
• 12.10 Petrobras
• 12.11 PetroChina Co., Ltd.
• 12.12 Gazprom PJSC
• 12.13 YPF S.A.
• 12.14 Ecopetrol S.A.
• 12.15 CNOOC Limited