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🇨🇳 Indium Price Today in China | ¥1,209.08
Live indium price in Chinese Yuan (CNY) — updated every minute
Last updated: May 5, 2026, 12:57 AM ET
Price (CNY)
¥1,209.08
Price (USD)
$167
USD/Indium Spot
$167.00
USD/CNY Rate
1 USD = 7.24 CNY
About Indium
Indium is a soft, silver-white metal critical for flat panel displays — indium tin oxide (ITO) is the transparent conductive coating on virtually every smartphone, tablet, and LCD television screen. It is produced as a byproduct of zinc smelting, with China being the dominant producer. Annual production is approximately 900 tonnes.
Indium price in China: what drives it?
Indium demand is closely tied to flat panel display and touchscreen technology. Growing demand for larger screens, automotive displays, and new applications in photovoltaics (CIGS solar cells) and LED phosphors provide demand diversification. China's dominant position (over 50% of production) creates supply concentration risk. The indium price in China is determined by the global USD spot price multiplied by the USD/CNY exchange rate.
Frequently Asked Questions — Indium in China
What is the indium price today in China?
Indium prices in China are derived from the international spot price (USD per kilogram), converted to Chinese Yuan. Indium pricing is opaque — spot prices are published by specialist metals data services including Argus Media, Metal Pages, and the USGS.
What is indium tin oxide (ITO) used for?
Indium tin oxide is a transparent, conductive material coated on the surface of virtually every flat panel display and touchscreen. ITO allows current to flow while remaining optically clear, enabling touchscreen functionality and LCD backlighting control. Over 70% of global indium demand is for ITO in display manufacturing.
How is indium produced?
Indium is produced almost exclusively as a byproduct of zinc smelting — zinc ores contain trace amounts of indium (typically 1–100 parts per million). China accounts for approximately 55% of global indium production from its extensive zinc smelting industry. South Korea, Japan, and Canada are also significant producers.
Is indium used in solar panels?
Yes. Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin-film solar cells use indium as a key component. CIGS panels have achieved high efficiency rates and are used in building-integrated photovoltaics and specialty applications. Future growth in flexible photovoltaics could increase indium demand significantly.
Is indium scarce?
Indium is relatively scarce — annual production of ~900 tonnes makes it scarcer than gold by mass. Supply adequacy depends on zinc mining levels rather than dedicated indium mining. Recycling rates remain low (~20–30%), representing an opportunity for supply improvement as display screen recycling infrastructure develops.