Imports In 2011, Niger imported $1.87k in Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, becoming the 0th largest importer of Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium in the world. At the same year, Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium was the 0th most imported product in Niger. Niger imports Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium primarily from: N/A.