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🇿🇼 Gallium Price Today in Zimbabwe | ZiG2,970
Live gallium price in Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) — updated every minute
Last updated: May 5, 2026, 12:57 AM ET
Price (ZWG)
ZiG2,970
Price (USD)
$220
USD/Gallium Spot
$220.00
USD/ZWG Rate
1 USD = 13.5 ZWG
About Gallium
Gallium is a soft, low-melting point metal critical for semiconductor manufacturing — gallium arsenide (GaAs) and gallium nitride (GaN) are used in LEDs, solar cells, 5G amplifiers, and power electronics. China produces approximately 80% of global gallium, primarily as a byproduct of aluminum (bauxite) refining. In 2023, China imposed export controls on gallium as a geopolitical leverage tool.
Gallium price in Zimbabwe: what drives it?
Gallium is a strategic semiconductor metal with no close substitutes for key applications. China's 2023 export restrictions created supply chain concerns for semiconductor manufacturers globally. The 5G rollout and growth of power electronics for EVs and renewables are structural demand drivers. The gallium price in Zimbabwe is determined by the global USD spot price multiplied by the USD/ZWG exchange rate.
Frequently Asked Questions — Gallium in Zimbabwe
What is the gallium price today in Zimbabwe?
Gallium prices in Zimbabwe are derived from the global spot price (USD per kilogram), converted to Zimbabwe Gold. Gallium has no exchange-listed futures; prices are published by Argus Media, Metal Pages, and other specialist services. Chinese export restrictions since 2023 have significantly increased price volatility.
What is gallium used for?
Gallium's primary applications include: gallium arsenide (GaAs) semiconductor chips for solar cells and radio frequency devices (smartphones, radar), gallium nitride (GaN) for high-efficiency power electronics (EV chargers, data center power supplies), LEDs and laser diodes for fiber optic communications, and integrated circuits for 5G base stations.
Why did China impose gallium export controls?
In August 2023, China imposed export licensing requirements for gallium and germanium, citing national security grounds. The move was widely seen as retaliation for US semiconductor export restrictions and a demonstration of China's leverage over critical technology supply chains. The controls created immediate supply disruptions and price spikes.
Are there substitutes for gallium in semiconductors?
Limited substitutes exist. Silicon carbide (SiC) can replace GaN in some power electronics, and silicon remains dominant in most logic applications. However, for RF power amplifiers (5G), high-efficiency solar cells (III-V multi-junction), and certain LEDs, gallium compounds are difficult to replace with current commercial technology.
How is gallium produced?
Approximately 90% of gallium is produced as a byproduct of aluminum (bauxite) processing — bauxite ore contains trace quantities of gallium captured during the Bayer process. China's dominance in both bauxite processing and gallium refining gives it structural control over global supply. Production outside China is minimal.