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Gallium Price Today
Last updated: April 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT ET · Source: COMEX / LBMA
Calculate Gallium Value
1 Grams (g) of Gallium
$8.90
Spot price: $276.901/oz
Rate: 1 USD = 1 USD
Approximate value - excludes taxes, premiums
Exchange rates are indicative. Actual buy/sell prices include dealer premiums. Not financial advice.
Price by Weight
| Unit | USD Price |
|---|---|
| Troy Ounce (oz t) | $276.90 |
| Gram (g) | $8.90 |
| Kilogram (kg) | $8,902.58 |
| Tola (10g) | $89.03 |
| Pennyweight (dwt) | $13.85 |
Price by Currency (per troy oz)
| Currency | Price |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸USD | $276.90 |
| 🇨🇦CAD | CA$376.59 |
| 🇪🇺EUR | €254.75 |
| 🇬🇧GBP | £218.75 |
| 🇦🇺AUD | A$426.43 |
| 🇨🇭CHF | Fr249.21 |
| 🇯🇵JPY | ¥42,504 |
| 🇮🇳INR | ₹23,094 |
Exchange rates are approximate. Source: COMEX / LBMA
About Gallium
Gallium has emerged as one of the world's most strategically significant metals in the 2020s. It is essential for gallium arsenide (GaAs) semiconductors — the chips that power 5G radio networks, radar systems, satellite communications, and high-efficiency solar cells. Gallium nitride (GaN) is revolutionizing power electronics, enabling faster charging, more efficient power supplies, and next-generation radio frequency devices.
China controls more than 80% of global gallium production. In 2023, China imposed export licensing requirements on gallium and germanium, citing national security concerns — a move widely interpreted as a response to US semiconductor export controls. In 2024, China further tightened restrictions, effectively banning exports to the United States. This has triggered emergency stockpiling programs in the US, EU, Japan, and South Korea, and accelerated efforts to develop alternative supply chains.
Gallium is primarily produced as a byproduct of aluminum (bauxite) refining. Only a few facilities outside China have the capacity to extract and refine gallium. Efforts to develop non-Chinese supply include projects in Canada, Germany, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan, but scaling these takes years and significant capital investment.
Gallium prices are quoted in USD per kilogram and traded in specialist markets rather than on major commodity exchanges like the LME. Price discovery is less transparent than for base metals, and supply disruptions can cause sharp, sudden price spikes. Gallium has been designated a critical mineral by the US, EU, and several other governments due to its strategic importance and concentrated supply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is gallium considered a strategic mineral?
Gallium is essential for GaAs and GaN semiconductors used in 5G networks, military radar, satellite systems, and power electronics. With China controlling 80%+ of global production and having imposed export restrictions, gallium supply security has become a top priority for governments and defense contractors globally.
What are China's gallium export controls?
In August 2023, China implemented export licensing requirements for gallium and germanium. In December 2024, China expanded restrictions, banning gallium exports to the United States entirely. These controls are part of a broader pattern of China weaponizing its dominance over critical mineral supply chains in response to Western semiconductor export controls.
What is gallium used for?
Gallium is primarily used in: GaAs (gallium arsenide) chips for 5G phones and base stations, radar and satellite communications; GaN (gallium nitride) for power electronics, EV chargers, and RF amplifiers; LEDs and laser diodes for lighting and optical fiber; and high-efficiency solar cells (multi-junction cells used in space applications).
Why is gallium price so volatile?
Gallium trades in thin, specialist markets without a central exchange. It is produced as a byproduct of aluminum refining, so supply doesn't respond quickly to price signals. China's export licensing regime creates supply uncertainty, and any geopolitical escalation can trigger sharp price movements. Small changes in demand from the semiconductor sector can have outsized price effects.
Are there alternatives to gallium for semiconductors?
Some applications can use silicon carbide (SiC) as an alternative to GaN for power electronics, and silicon remains dominant in many chip types. However, for RF applications (5G, radar), GaAs and GaN have performance characteristics that silicon cannot match. Full substitution is not currently feasible for the most critical defense and 5G applications.