Prices
Updated: June 9, 2026| Exchange / Source | Price | Unit | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot | $8.6900 | USD/oz | June 9, 2026 |
About Gallium
Editorial overviewWhat is gallium?
Gallium is a soft, silvery post-transition metal used mainly in semiconductor and optoelectronic compounds rather than as a bulk structural metal. USGS notes it is recovered chiefly as a byproduct of processing bauxite, with some recovery from zinc-processing residues. (USGS MCS 2026)
How gallium is priced
Gallium has no listed futures on any regulated exchange. Pricing is bilateral OTC against benchmark spot quotes published by Fastmarkets, Argus and the Chinese domestic Shanghai Metals Market. China has imposed export licensing requirements on gallium since August 2023 (and a ban on exports to the United States in December 2024), which directly drives quoted spot prices.
Where gallium comes from
USGS MCS 2026 says gallium is produced overwhelmingly in China, which accounted for 99% of worldwide primary low-purity gallium production in 2024; Japan and Russia were the other named producers, with small output, and USGS also lists other countries as having capacity but not primary production at scale. Gallium is therefore a China-dominated byproduct metal rather than a broadly mined commodity. (USGS MCS 2026) Full breakdown in the production and reserves sections.
Who produces gallium
The key named producers in USGS MCS 2026 are China, Japan, and Russia, with China by far the dominant producer of primary low-purity gallium. Outside primary mine-country production, Rio Tinto has also announced work to extract primary gallium from its alumina refining process in Quebec, Canada, with first gallium extracted with Indium Corporation in May 2025. (USGS MCS 2026), (Rio Tinto) Full list of producers below.
What gallium is used for
USGS MCS 2026 reports that integrated circuits accounted for 73% of domestic gallium consumption and optoelectronic devices for 26%. The optoelectronic category includes aerospace, consumer goods, industrial, medical, and telecommunications equipment, while IC uses include defense, high-performance computing, and telecommunications. (USGS MCS 2026)
Key facts about gallium supply
- USGS MCS 2026: world primary low-purity gallium production was 848,000 kg in 2024 and estimated at 900,000 kg in 2025. (USGS MCS 2026)
- USGS MCS 2026: China produced 483,000 kg in 2024 and 590,000 kg in 2025e, equal to 99% of worldwide primary low-purity gallium output. (USGS MCS 2026)
- USGS MCS 2026: gallium contained in world resources of bauxite is estimated to exceed 1 million tons. (USGS MCS 2026)
- USGS MCS 2026: net import reliance as a percentage of reported U.S. consumption was 100% in each year from 2021 through 2025e. (USGS MCS 2026)
- USGS MCS 2026: old scrap recovery was none, but new scrap from GaAs device manufacture was reprocessed at one facility in New York. (USGS MCS 2026)
Sources: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Gallium, Rio Tinto Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean gallium project
Mine Production by Country
Source: USGS MCS 2026| Country | 2024 | 2025e |
|---|---|---|
| United States | | |
| China | 839,000 | e900,000 |
| Japan | e3,000 | e3,000 |
| Russia | e6,000 | e6,000 |
| Other countries | e | e |
| World total (rounded) | 848,000 | 900,000 |
Unit: kilograms. "e" = estimated, "W" = withheld, "NA" = not available. Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026
Major Producers (10)
Primary disclosure unavailableWhy no producer rankings? Primary-source production tonnage is not disclosed for any major producer. Approximately 98% of global gallium output is a Chinese by-product of the Bayer alumina process; China withholds primary disclosure (USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026). The handful of Western producers — Nyrstar (Auby Ge/Ga), Indium Corporation, Recapture Metals, neo Performance Materials — do not publish gallium-specific tonnage in annual reports. Country-level estimates are available in the USGS production table above.
China
East Hope Mianchi Gallium Industry Co., Ltd.
China
Private
Ingal Stade (formerly Trimet Aluminium)
Germany
Private
Shanxi Jiahua Tianhe Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.
China
Private
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Frequently Asked Questions
Auto-generated from primary-source dataWhat is the current price of gallium?
As of June 9, 2026, Gallium traded at $8.6900 USD/oz on Spot. Prices update multiple times per business day on TSM Hub from exchange and benchmark feeds.
Which countries produce the most gallium?
The largest gallium producing countries are China (839,000 kilograms), Russia (e6,000 kilograms), Japan (e3,000 kilograms). Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
Who are the largest global producers of gallium?
Among 780+ producers tracked on TSM Hub, the largest disclosed gallium producers include Aluminum Corporation of China Ltd. (Chinalco) (China), Zhuhai SEZ Fangyuan Inc. (China), East Hope Mianchi Gallium Industry Co., Ltd. (China). Full ranking with primary-source links is available in the producers section.
Where can I find official gallium price data?
Official gallium prices are published by Spot. TSM Hub aggregates these feeds under licensed market-data redistributor agreements and updates them twice daily.
What is the primary source for gallium production and reserves data?
Country-level gallium production and reserves figures on TSM Hub are sourced directly from the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, the U.S. Geological Survey's authoritative annual reference. Company-level production figures come from each producer's official annual report, production report, or regulated exchange filing.