Short answer: IMO No
Long answer:
Ax wasn't familiar with them at first meeting, and I just get the feeling that they probably kept their history records in decent shape (ex: Venber, The Five)
I take it that they are after an energy, more than a substance-which is why they could track the Animorphs as well as the box, but the energy the box puts off is more/usable for other things.
And while I can't imgine planetary restrictions to a form of energy, I see no reason to assume it was taken of another world.
Alternative wording: I figure most planets that could sustain live would have the raw materials, and creatures of proper could run the processes able to make that particular type of energy. Just like how Andalites and humans can both use fire, among other things for heat, they can do that independently of the others planetary resources