Prices
No single exchange-settled price exists for rhenium. Trade settles over-the-counter against benchmarks published by independent price-reporting agencies. We do not republish those numbers — consult the publishers directly:
Asian Metal ↗
Daily benchmark quotations for rhenium from Asian producers (subscription).
Fastmarkets ↗
Industry benchmark prices, market reports, and price discovery for rhenium.
Shanghai Metals Market ↗
Real-time and historical Chinese spot prices for rhenium.
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026 ↗
Annual U.S. Geological Survey reference — production, reserves, prices, and trade statistics for rhenium.
About Rhenium
Editorial overviewWhat is rhenium?
Rhenium (Re, atomic number 75) is a rare, very high-melting transition metal used mainly where extreme heat and catalyst performance matter. It is a byproduct metal recovered mostly from copper-molybdenum ores and from recycling of superalloys and catalysts. USGS MCS 2026
How rhenium is priced
Rhenium has no regulated futures contract. The reference is the ammonium perrhenate (APR) free-market price assessed daily by Fastmarkets and Argus Media. Most rhenium is sold on long-term bilateral contracts between primary producers (KGHM, Molymet, Freeport) and superalloy customers (GE Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce).
Where rhenium comes from
According to USGS MCS 2026, the leading mine-production countries in 2025 were Chile (30,000 kg), the United States (9,800 kg), Poland (10,000 kg), China (20,000 kg), and Uzbekistan (7,000 kg), with world production estimated at 81,000 kg. The USGS notes that most rhenium occurs with molybdenum in porphyry copper deposits and is also recovered from copper-smelter residues in several countries. USGS MCS 2026 Full breakdown in the production and reserves sections.
Who produces rhenium
Rhenium is produced as a byproduct of copper-molybdenum and molybdenum processing; the USGS specifically identifies U.S. primary production from roasting molybdenum concentrates in Arizona and Montana, while noting secondary recovery from superalloy scrap and spent catalysts. Major country-level producers cited by the USGS include Chile, the United States, Poland, China, Uzbekistan, the Republic of Korea, Kazakhstan, and Armenia. USGS MCS 2026 Full list of producers below.
What rhenium is used for
The main uses of rhenium are superalloys for high-temperature turbine-engine components and petroleum-reforming catalysts, at an estimated 80% and 15% of end uses, respectively, according to USGS MCS 2026. The USGS also notes medical implants as a growing end use alongside aerospace and petroleum refining catalysts. USGS MCS 2026
Key facts about rhenium supply
- USGS MCS 2026: U.S. estimated primary rhenium production rose 5% to 9,800 kg in 2025 from 9,310 kg in 2024.
- USGS MCS 2026: world rhenium production in 2025 was estimated at 81,000 kg, up 1% from 79,800 kg in 2024.
- USGS MCS 2026: U.S. net import reliance was 75% of apparent consumption in 2025.
- USGS MCS 2026: world reserves were listed as Large, and identified U.S. resources are estimated at about 7 million kg.
- USGS MCS 2026: the main uses were superalloys at 80% and petroleum-reforming catalysts at 15% of end uses; recycling from superalloy scrap and spent catalysts remains important.
Sources: USGS MCS 2026 Rhenium PDF, Johnson Matthey 2026 PGM market report, Freeport-McMoRan, Codelco
Mine Production by Country
Source: USGS MCS 2026| Country | 2024 | 2025 | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,310 | 9,800 | 400,000 |
| Armenia | 200 | 200 | 95,000 |
| Chile | 29,000 | 30,000 | 1,300,000 |
| China | 20,000 | 20,000 | 200,000 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,500 | 1,000 | 190,000 |
| Korea, Republic of | 3,000 | 3,000 | NA |
| Poland | 9,400 | 10,000 | NA |
| Russia | NA | NA | 310,000 |
| Uzbekistan | 7,400 | 7,000 | NA |
| World total (rounded) | 79,800 | 81,000 | Large |
Unit: kilograms. "e" = estimated, "W" = withheld, "NA" = not available. Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026
Reserves by Country (Top 10)
Source: USGS MCS 2026| Country | Reserves (kilograms) |
|---|---|
| Chile | 1,300,000 |
| United States | 400,000 |
| Russia | 310,000 |
| China | 200,000 |
| Kazakhstan | 190,000 |
| Armenia | 95,000 |
| Korea, Republic of | NA |
| Poland | NA |
| Uzbekistan | NA |
| World Total | Large |
Major Producers (10)
Zhezkazgansirekmet Republican Copper Company (Kazakhstan)
Kazakhstan
Subsidiary → KASE:KZMS
Various Chinese producers
China
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Frequently Asked Questions
Auto-generated from primary-source dataWhich countries produce the most rhenium?
The largest rhenium producing countries are Chile (29,000 kilograms), China (20,000 kilograms), Poland (9,400 kilograms). Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
Which countries hold the largest rhenium reserves?
The countries with the largest reported rhenium reserves are Chile (1,300,000 kilograms), United States (400,000 kilograms), Russia (310,000 kilograms). Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
Who are the largest global producers of rhenium?
Among 780+ producers tracked on TSM Hub, the largest disclosed rhenium producers include Molibdenos y Metales S.A. (Molymet) (Chile), KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. (KGHM Ecoren S.A.) (Poland), Freeport-McMoRan Inc. / Climax Molybdenum (Henderson and Climax mines, Colorado) (USA). Full ranking with primary-source links is available in the producers section.
What is the primary source for rhenium production and reserves data?
Country-level rhenium 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.